Donald Trump’s Superficiality Is Bone-Deep
For the shallowest man ever to occupy the presidency, surface appeal is a guiding principle.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's decision-making, including potential successor selection, is driven by superficial concerns like appearance rather than substance.
- The Trump administration prioritizes aesthetics in White House renovations and public spaces, sometimes over practical considerations.
- Trump judges personnel based on 'central casting' appeal rather than actual capability, a trait also seen in defense appointments.
- Policy decisions, such as opposition to wind energy and visceral reactions to immigration, are influenced by perceived ugliness.
- Defense strategies are affected by a focus on visual appeal, exemplified by the fascination with 'Trump-class' battleships and prioritizing visually fit soldiers for events.
- The administration's focus on spectacle and appearance, like staging a UFC fight at the White House, reflects Trump's belief that success is measured by looks.