Trump, from those who know him

This is a post on Quora from Mark Zaborowski:

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! INTRODUCING THE REAL DONALD TRUMP!

I am not talking about the Trump doing the old white man dance onstage at a rally before stepping up to the podium and singing the same tired song over and over. You know, the one that goes “I am great, and everyone is mean to me”? Yeah, that one. I am not talking about the Trump that avoids debates but loves showing up for softball interviews on conservative media. And I am not talking about the Trump that grabs his phone in the middle of the night or during a long BM to spout hate and insults. Those Trumps can seem like an in-control tough guy, maybe just a bit larger-than-life.

But there is another Donald Trump, one only seen by those close to him in time and space, those who are related to him and those who work with him and for him. The man they know and describe is very different.

Maryanne Trump Barry, Trump’s late sister and a retired federal judge: “Donald is out for Donald, period.” “Donald is cruel.” “You can’t trust him.” “He has no principles. None.” “The lack of preparation. The lying. Holy sh*t.”

Mary L. Trump, Trump’s niece and a psychologist said it all in the title of her book: “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man”:

Mike Pence, Ttump’s Vice President: “The American people deserve to know that President Trump asked me to put him over my oath to the Constitution. … Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president of the United States.”

John Kelly, retired Marine General and Trump’s longest serving Chief of Staff: “A person that has nothing but contempt for our democratic institutions, our Constitution, and the rule of law. There is nothing more that can be said. God help us.”

Rex Tillerson, Trump’s first Secretary of State: “(Trump’s) understanding of global events, his understanding of global history, his understanding of US history was really limited. It’s really hard to have a conversation with someone who doesn’t even understand the concept for why we’re talking about this.”

John Bolton, Trump’s 3rd National Security Advisor: “I believe (foreign leaders) think he is a laughing fool.”

Anthony Scaramucci, Trump’s communications director: “He is the domestic terrorist of the 21st century.”

Mark Esper, Trump’s 2nd Secretary of Defense: “I think he’s unfit for office. … He puts himself before country. His actions are all about him and not about the country. And then, of course, I believe he has integrity and character issues as well.”

Michael Cohen, Trump’s personal lawyer and long-time confidante and fixer: “Donald’s an idiot.”

There are many more, but you get the idea. To those who know him best, Donld Trump is a self-serving narcissist completely lacking in intellectual curiosity, integrity, and moral character. You wouldn’t want someone like him marrying your daughter or even joining your bowling team. Why would you vote to put him back in the White House?