what's scary is that trump thought releasing the 'transcript' would be good for him

[spanone]

not. clear. thinking.

[Johnny2X2X]

1. He didn't read it nor remember it.

He didn't know what was in it, and he didn't listen to anyone telling him about it, that's how Trump works, he goes with his gut and cleans up the mess later.

Remember, he really believes he's a super genius, he probably though his conversation was just perfect. I can picture him screaming at the aids who were trying to tell him not to release it and that it was very damaging.

[dewsgirl]

2. Because the actual transcript is far worse.

[EveHammond13]

3. he's used to strong arming and bullying and rolling over everyone. he's used to 2+2 equals 5

[renate]

4. My daughter realized that if he thought the readout would be good for him....

... and if he thinks this is all fine and dandy, that must mean he’s done this many other times before.

[Wounded Bear]

5. It has always worked before...

[MoonRiver]

6. It just shows how delusional that fool is.

[TlalocW]

7. He either believes or pretends to believe

That the Mueller Report exonerated him so he thought it didn't matter if he essentially admitted to what he had done before.

TlalocW

[tblue37]

8. He thought it would halt the impeachment talk, and it's also quite probable that this call is

The least damaging evidence, so he's hoping it will create enough of a smokescreen to obscure other, more damaging, evidence.

[beachbumbob]

9. Emperors new clothes syndrome.

He thinks he is untouchable and people around tell him so.