It appears that Trump thinks that his own intelligence is the only intelligence he needs. Especially about his own mentally deranged obsession with the 2020 election which he will probably take to his grave

Chances are "But I Really Won" will be carved on his tombstone.

Sounds like Mr. Putin just pulled the rug out from under Trump's plans (goal) to rule the world by controlling the world's economy.

And the self-professed brainiac like Trump didn't even see it coming.

He's going to need a really big distraction now to cover up his Iranian boondoggle. Cuba won't be big enough . . . maybe he'll attack the Statue of Liberty instead.

Hassett may be the Director of the National Economic Council but Trump is the Director of Hassett.

Hassett just does and says what he's told to do and say . . . . OR ELSE!

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Keep in mind that some VIP "turncoat" hasn't fallen out a window yet. Maybe that's a message Trump is saving for last if the heat gets too hot.

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It's still all about retribution for the 2020 election . . . . and amassing enormous wealth in the pross.

It's never been about anything else.

And we'd be fools to think he's reached the depth of his depravity.

Trump expects to lose most of his "distraction" battles once they've served their purpose. It's the one thing he never runs out of, it seems.

In the meantime, after he destroys the world's economy and even if impeached while leaving the Republican Party in shambles he'll win the biggest battle of his life. He'll leave office with $6+ Billion more than he came in with plus whatever his kids can steal from the U.S. Treasury in their own Dash for taxpayer dollars.

That will be Trump's REAL retribution. Total destruction!

Stating the obvious, dementia accelerates with old age. Trump was never wrapped too tight to start with.

Trump goes out of his way to offend EVERYBODY!

Obviously, he thinks he has a fool-proof plan to demolish the Constitution and keep the MEGA operation in power for eternity, i.e., a dictatorship replete with a succession of chosen sociopathic, narcissistic successors. (in his image)

Again I ask, what are the chances the military leaders (not Hegseth) will refuse to carry out illegal orders?

Trump will be the last to admit that he's anything less than perfect.

This situation is going to take a forceful act of Congress. . . and soon!

I'm also wondering if there's a chance that military leaders will step in and refuse to obey illegal orders?

Whatever! Trump won't go down without a fight . . . and maybe a strait jacket if Trump's REAL character comes to the fore. I'm thinking raving maniac.