[mirimir]

It's a dangerous assumption that he thinks that. Arguably, he's just playing a role that's designed to increase net support. That is, he's a classic populist. And so what he gives us is a mirror to contemplate. Plus lots of policy that benefits his real supporters.

[flukus]

> It's a dangerous assumption that he thinks that.

So far all decisions he's taken are in-line with someone that thinks that, which is far more important than divining what he truly believes.

[mirimir]

OK. But there's the fact that he did reality TV for years.

There's a saying about the risks of underestimating adversaries. And a clever adversary always acts weaker and crazier than they actually are.