I observed degrees of cult of personality with Obama. I do not see the same with Trump or any such elation among open Trump supporters. If it manifests, I would see it; we would all see it, what with Trump doing marches on Washington (none forthcoming AFAICS, but we are in wait-and-see mode). Neither Luigi Facta nor Kurt von Schleicher were Obama-like figures to say the least, in addition.
I see a lot of Obama in Trump.
Neither of them had political records. This allowed their supporters to project their hopes and views on to them.
Both are promising major new national programs. Obama had health care, and Trump his new version of Operation Wetback.
Both had - have! - cults of personality. I am not certain why you don’t see The Great Leader Trump cult, but it sure looks like there is one to me on a number of forums, including FR. I think Trump’s TV exposure is probably is his best asset in the current race.
Of course, Trump has actual real world achievements to point to, unlike Obama. But he was also a Democrat until 2008. And if government is a Whore, Trump has been one of her Johns.
I am perfectly willing to vote for Trump in the General. IN the Primary, however I will support Cruz. He has a consistent political record over his single term in the Senate (no abstains for him). He is not perfect, but he tries and has paid a price for attempts to be a conservative the pesthole that is the Senate. Walker is my second choice. His achievements as governor and his resilience in the face of vicious opposition are admirable.