1. Define “always”.
2. My statement is NOT defeatist.
It’s “OK, Trump they’re screwing with you, time to call the troops out”.
You have no idea whether or not Trump is being played or vice versa. You are just being an armchair president. If you are really as smart as you think you are, than why don’t you reach out to President Trump and ask to be his advisor - since you know so much more than he does.