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13. Honestly, if he is just another failed presidential candidate who talks crazy,

Sat Aug 27, 2022, 12:29 PM

Aug 2022

I doubt there would be as much public or media attentions on him. And he would be able to pocket the money he grifted without much scrutiny.

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So, what motivated Trump to want to get elected and stay in office? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2022 OP

Money, immunity from prosecution, and adoration. Irish_Dem Aug 2022 #1

He had goals set by Putin to complete... FarPoint Aug 2022 #2

Trump claims he ran because he wants to change America! at140 Aug 2022 #6

He's a tabloid reality star. Obama insulted him. LeftInTX Aug 2022 #7

He's power mad. I agree he probably didn't expect to win to start with. bullimiami Aug 2022 #8

Money, Money, and More Money...That is it, and That is all... Stuart G Aug 2022 #9

IIRC, he didn't expect to win mcar Aug 2022 #10

Attention, become a rain maker, and to be a monkey wrench underpants Aug 2022 #11

I've got a whpper for ya... 2naSalit Aug 2022 #12

He is certainly... 2naSalit Aug 2022 #20

Ego & money. In Trump's case, I think they're equal motivators. CrispyQ Aug 2022 #14

Revenge. Grifting a close second, but revenge was #1 hatrack Aug 2022 #15

To be above the law gulliver Aug 2022 #16

He was Putin's agent. llmart Aug 2022 #17

I read that he ran on a wager, when his show was cancelled. usonian Aug 2022 #18

It's the disproportional representation that Red states have JI7 Aug 2022 #21