(1) At what point in his life did President Trump become a conservative? Liberals would say recently, which is incorrect. Never Trumpers would say he is no conservative now, which is also incorrect. IMO it was at least 30 years ago, if not more.
(2) Trump bought the dilapidated Wollman Ice Rink in NYC in the 1980s, specifically for the purpose of demonstrating the problem with govt works projects.
He rebuilt it on time & under budget. Govt had failed to do it for many years.
(3) Trump donated large amounts of money and in kind services to Reagan's 1980 and 1984 campaigns. His stated positions on foreign policy and the Cold War were conservative.
(4) Ivana Trump had fled communist Czechoslovakia before marrying Donald Trump in 1977. There is no way Ivana would have been a supporter of communism or they would have been married if she was. Expats from the Eastern Bloc were almost always anti-communist.
(5) Corporate donors usually donate to both major parties. That way, whichever party wins, there is an expectation of a relationship there.
Trump could never have "come out" as a conservative in Democrat NYC until the time was right.
(6) I believe as a young man Trump was thinking about a future run for office. He needed to reach the top of the property world first, so that was his focus. His father, Fred Trump, was his biggest influence. He recently referred to him as his "best friend."
(7) I don't see Trump as one of those politicians who switched parties for expedience. Not at all. I think he was always conservative. He knew the Democrats were friendly with America's enemies. His ability to be patient for decades is astounding. Maybe he got that from Mom.
(8) I had started referring to President Trump as a genius long before #VeryStableGenius became a thing. His strategic acumen is beyond my comprehension. And there are a lot of people far smarter than me who say the same thing.
(9) Trump always said the results of his Presidency would speak for themselves. And they are. As long as you step away from the dishonest liberal media, can you see clearly and easily the shift that is taking place. There is tangible momentum.
(10) Donald Trump was never a liberal Democrat. He has always understood the American Revolution, the Constitution, liberty, the free market, and American values. Despite great challenges, things in America have never been better. Thank you, President Trump.
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