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As controversial GOP presidential frontrunner and former President Donald Trump gears up for the January Iowa caucuses, his personal character remains a major point of contention. While many on the Right perceive him as a formidable candidate and genuinely support him, others are appalled by his character and by his stated intentions.
Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette argues Trump has yet to reveal his humanity and highlights a range of characteristics Trump appears to be lacking.
Ready, here we go. Trump is missing wisdom, introspection, empathy, compassion, perspective, common sense, courage, principle, smarts, humility, good judgment, character, loyalty, fidelity. And finally, Trump lacks that one special quality that every president must have: A deep understanding that the United States of America is so much bigger and grander than he is.
Sure, it takes a big ego to believe you can get elected president. But we want people in the Oval Office who see themselves as small, especially when compared to their country and their obligation to serve it. The smaller the better. That last one is a big deal.
Yes, Americans want a president that they like and respect. And if they can say they admire that person too well, then all the better. But they also should be able to connect with that person because they see things that they have in common. In his personal life, Trump has buried family members, including his parents, two brothers and a sister. He has, we can assume, known pain and loss and suffering. So why keep it a secret?
