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I don't believe Trump has learned shit. I don't think he's capable of learning.
The people he keeps around that know how to manipulate him, though...they've definitely learned from their first run.
Absolutely this. Trump is a moron, a compulsive liar, but most importantly for this case is that he is a textbook narcissist. The only thing he cares about is his image. As long as everything his shitbag handlers do gets him praise, he doesn't give two fucks about what those actions may be.
I don't think he's a puppet. I think there are things he cares about and things he doesn't care about. If he doesn't care about something then he's happy to use it to get something he wants. I think he cares deeply about adoration, sex, and money. Everything else is just a means to get more.
I agree overall, but I don't think he knows or cares how to improve his first run. The Wormtongues he keeps around know how to manipulate him to make him think he will make lots of money by following guides like Project 2025.
Ahh yeah I'd buy that argument