High Confidence/Boldness: Projects extreme self-assurance and is unapologetically outspoken. Combativeness: Relishes conflict and verbal sparring, attacking critics fiercely. Populist Defiance: Positions himself against elites, embracing outsider status to rally supporters. Media Savvy/Showmanship: Masters attention-grabbing rhetoric, slogans ("Make America Great Again"), and understands spectacle's power. Transactional Instincts: Views relationships and deals primarily through a lens of personal gain, loyalty, and negotiation leverage. Charismatic Showmanship: Connects powerfully with base supporters through rallies and direct, often simplified, messaging. Rule-Breaking Disposition: Challenges norms, conventions, and institutional constraints as a political disrupter. He thrives on controversy.
