It is not a secret that Trump supporters applaud a "strong-man" leader who openly discredits and defies the media, labeling all media reports that are less than positive as "fake"; openly dismisses and makes up derogatory names for all those who articulate any criticism of his ideas or authority; defies and resists any challenge or investigation by the Congress, including ordering his subordinates to ignore subpoenas; dismisses the authority of the Justice department; wants to "Your fired" any figure that resists his authority; buddies up to and has a strange attraction to dictators; is a narcissist who loves to see his name displayed on massive structures; feeds on the adoration of cheering crowds; has no regard for truth, and will thoughtlessly fantasize, exaggerate and lie when ever it suits his immediate needs; and openly displays contempt for accountability and appears to resent all those who think he should be accountable.

In short, Trump would like to be a dictator as much as our system of government permits; and beyond what our forefathers who designed the checks and balances for good reason, would permit.
This is why he was elected; and is, in part, why his supporters still defend him, no matter how indecent and vile he presents himself.

Back to the original post in this thread, there is a pattern. He is a "strong-man" leader who would love to govern as a dictator, and that is why he is admired.

The traits that I attributed to Trump in my previous post is, like i said, not a secret. Even Trump knows he envisions himself as an above reproach dictator. That was his personality before he became President, evident even on his television show, and in his business, and personal life.
Trump is Trump, and like any adult, cannot blame what he is, or what he does, to a third party. That means he cannot fault his enemies, or the media for what he is, or does. What I said about Trump is not made up media "fake" news--it is Trump and his vision of his place in the world and history.

I said there was a pattern. He is not a murderer-that is true-but he is a narcissistic bully who has no humility, and believes only in himself. That is a dictator's illusion, and Trump lives in it. In that respect, he is not a victim of the media--rather he is a man who is admired for his "strong man" persona that he has cultivated all his life. Again, that is, to a large degree, why he was elected, and why he remains popular despite himself and his bad behavior.

Twisted media or not, Trump is his own man, and is accountable.