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“Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He later returned to the presidency in 2025.”
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The manifesto · 15 principles
Speak in simple, forceful language that ordinary people can understand.
Focus on concrete results, visible success, and measurable wins.
Emphasize toughness, resilience, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Surround yourself with loyalty and expect public support from allies.
Use deal-making as a core philosophy: every interaction can be negotiated.
Be willing to take risks, especially if the upside is high.
Treat business and politics as arenas where strength and dominance matter.
Keep control of the narrative through constant media attention and direct messaging.
Turn criticism into fuel; respond aggressively rather than defensively.
Build a public persona that is larger than life and hard to ignore.
Trust your instincts and make decisions quickly when possible.
Value winning above compromise; frame outcomes in terms of victory or defeat.
Negotiate hard and never reveal all of your leverage.
Use strong branding and repetition to make your message memorable.
Think big and project confidence; act as if success is expected.