Talk Is Who He Is

Trump is, retroactively and publicly, admitting that he shouldn't have given interviews to the various reporters writing these books.

This, for those of you new to Trump-ology, is a regular refrain for Trump. He gives reporters some of his time and they don't write the story like they should. Somehow, though, he never learns and always seems to find time for that next book author!

Here's why:

1) Trump doesn't really hate the media.

He, more than just about anyone, understands what positive press coverage (or, really, any press coverage) can do for someone. He also likes the banter, the back-and-forth. Notice how Trump knew every reporter's name who covered him regularly -- and called on them by first names? Because he craves the attention that they -- and their publications -- can provide him.

2) Trump believes he is the greatest salesman ever.

To Trump, each interview with a book author or any other reporter is a chance to convince that person that a) he is awesome and b) he has always been right about everything. Despite lots (and lots) of evidence that his powers of persuasion are not what he believes them to be, Trump just keeps at it -- talking and talking and talking.

The Point: Trump will NEVER stop talking to reporters, authors, random Mar-a-Lago visitors or anyone else who happens to be in earshot. Talk is who he is. It's all he is.

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CNN  07/09/2021