Jeet, what you are describing about Trump is also a global phenomenon as we see more leaders gravitate to authoritarian rule. Reading your piece I was reminded of Henry VIII or Elizabeth who ruled by caveat, letting their wishes known to one or two people, allowing them to act, and if in the monarch's favour take credit, if not place blame to create an atmosphere of fear. It always seemed Trump's approach.
Jeet, what you are describing about Trump is also a global phenomenon as we see more leaders gravitate to authoritarian rule. Reading your piece I was reminded of Henry VIII or Elizabeth who ruled by caveat, letting their wishes known to one or two people, allowing them to act, and if in the monarch's favour take credit, if not place blame to create an atmosphere of fear. It always seemed Trump's approach.
Yes, that's exactly right. It's how an autocrat rules, rather than a democratic leader.