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Comment by rokkamokka

7 days ago

I can't imagine any person having listened to Trump even once would in good faith claim he is a smart man

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karmasimida  7 days ago

If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE. Or being book smart is irrelevant. He didn't talk the way the political class prefers for sure, but it doesn't matter.

I judge things by outcomes, even Trump doesn't lack any credentials.

  • mandeepj  7 days ago

    > If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE.

    or, maybe those who voted for him are dumber than him!!

    Getting a job, aka campaigning in elections, is very different from knowing how to do the job! During the 2024 campaign, he told everyone whatever they wanted to hear—cheap prices on day 1, a reduction in inflation, home loans, and the end of wars. He fooled and lied to everyone. Burnt by high prices, people trusted him. Sure, he could be called "smart" to con the voters, but still too DUMB to understand how the government works especially in the US. Every day, he picks a new fight with someone :-)

  • stockerta  7 days ago

    Trump isn't smart, he is an idiot, but an useful tool to others so they made sure he gets elected a second time.

    • hjgjhyuhy  7 days ago

      Yep, people behind Trump are the ones we should pay attention to. They are the ones with long term plans.