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Playing devil's advocate here, what if what we saw Monday was nothing but a manifestation of Trump's personality: one driven by an incredible ego. This explanation makes sense when he praises authoritarian figures such as Putin, Jingpin, and Kim. Let's view this in a world where there was absolutely no collusion with the administration, do you see the summit going any differently? I don't. I still see Trump praising and admiring Putin because of his leadership style (one that has no place in America). Remember the joke, "President for life. We should give that a shot someday."
When it comes to anything Russia related, it seems he takes it as an attack on the legitimacy of his presidency. And due to his ego, he can do nothing but air his grievances whether it throws the country or the people HE selected under the bus. It seems now, Russia meddling in American politics is clearer than ever. But I have a feeling this wasn't the first election done so....by a long shot.
I think it's much more of his way he that he has learned to run his business over the years. If the person appears weak to him, he bullys them. If they are stronger personality wise and he can't bully them, he butt kisses them until he believes he can bully them.
I think he truly believes that running a nation is the same as running a business. I wouldn't doubt that in his mind, that he believes he has Putin fooled.