Why Is Donald Trump Effective

Donald Trump, or “The Donald,” is both loved and hated equally, and by both parties. Who else can say they offend both conservatives and liberals almost equally, yet still be winning their half of a presidential election? Whether you love him or hate him, the Donald is an extremely successful businessman and has forced people to take him seriously. He also regularly comes off as the perpetual bully on the playground, demanding that everyone do as he says and not question him in the least. He even takes his toys and goes home if he doesn’t get what he wants, as he did when he refused to participate in a previous Republican debate. However, even with the horse and pony show, bordering on three ring circus that is the Donald’s campaign, he is having a great deal of success. More than likely, though, this has nothing to do with his political fervor but instead his vivacious showmanship and keen business sense. The following outlines the real psychological tactics that Trump has utilized with great success during his presidential campaign:
After all, no idiot can make as much money and be as successful as Trump. No, Trump is no dummy. He lets his opponents think he is though as part of his strategy. He does this to trick his opponents into not preparing as well for him. For example, if everyone else on the debate stage considered Trump a genius, they would likely prepare really well to face him. As it stands, they don’t, and as a result, Trump can sometimes surprise them with a pertinent point, which they are not prepared to