This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Briefly

Donald Trump's admiration for 'strongman' leaders, such as Viktor Orbán, highlights his perspective on effective leadership through decisiveness. However, this admiration is contrasted by his own chaotic governance, which results from an uncertain grasp of authority and conflicting advisories. Though Trump adopts a 'team of rivals' management style reminiscent of Abraham Lincoln, he lacks the command needed to unify these conflicting ideas, often leaving decisions contingent on whoever is closest to him. This inconsistency undermines his image as a commanding leader, exposing the weaknesses in his leadership approach.
Trump's usage of 'strongman' reflects a fascination with decisive leadership, yet his own presidency reveals a chaotic management style marked by uncertainty and inconsistency.
Like Lincoln's 'team of rivals', Trump's leadership approach suffers from a lack of command; decisions fluctuate based on whoever is present, not a clear directive.
Read at The Nation
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