"Unlike most humans, he appears never to waste a moment indulging self doubts, examining his navel, back-tracking, or apologizing. His supreme confidence in his own judgment inspires confidence in others who share his views and aspirations. And even when he's wrong, his refusal to ever admit it provides a certain level of assurance to those who are counting on him to be right."
"Burns: Well, it's interesting because I ... I talked to a supporter of yours. Her name is Melanie from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. And she loves you. She gave you overall an A-plus-plus grade. But here's what she said about the economy. She said, "Groceries, utility, insurance, and the basic cost of running small business keep rising faster than wages." She also says that not enough is being done."
Donald Trump's unparalleled high regard for himself provides political advantages by eliminating self-doubt, backtracking, and apologies. His supreme confidence in his own judgment inspires followers and reassures supporters even when he is wrong. MAGA conservatives capitalize on that assurance by denying defeats and inflating successes. The inability to admit error becomes problematic when Trump's interests require sharp reversals. A recent exchange during an interview illustrates the tension: a supporter complained about rising groceries, utilities, insurance, and small-business costs outpacing wages; Trump responded by blaming inherited conditions, claiming prices were coming down, and emphasizing falling energy costs as a broad economic lever.
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