As the United States enters high-stakes negotiations with Iran (Persia), a basic question should worry every American: Is Donald Trump negotiating for the country or for himself? Trump’s business record gives us the answer. Across six corporate bankruptcies, lenders took losses, shareholders were wiped out, and workers were left behind. Trump protected his name, preserved his upside, and moved on.
That same pattern defines his presidency. Facts bend, positions shift, and yesterday’s promises disappear. Credibility, essential in global negotiations, is treated as expendable. This is not deal-making; it is self-dealing. Meanwhile, Americans face rising costs, economic anxiety, and an uncertain future. Yet Trump’s attention remains fixed on his image, his grievances, and his personal advantage.
The presidency is not an ego branding exercise or a profit center for one. It is a responsibility to 342 million people whose lives depend on steady judgment and honest negotiations. The conclusion is unavoidable: in Trump’s deals, “We the People” comes second.
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