Think of how much you have to hate America to run for president while knowing that you've committed

[ProfessorPlum]

a large number of crimes. You _know_ that keeping you in office or removing you from office will cause major turmoil, unrest, and political and constitutional crises.

This is another reason I hate Trump. He knew he was a felon. He knew that getting elected would be traumatic for America and its people, regardless of whether he was prosecuted/indicted/impeached. He didn't give a fuck.

[world wide wally]

1. He also knew he was selling us out to Putin and Russia

[dembotoz]

2. he got away with it for years i think he honestly thought the laws did not apply

there is white privilege and then there is filthy rich white privilege

[procon]

12. That's what I'm thinking, too.

The Republicans went belly up from the get go and failed to carry out their constitutional duty to provide the checks and balance our government must have to function correctly. Trump, as is his history, took full advantage of the GOP's collective weakness and exploited it, and still they did nothing to even attempt to reign him in.

[TrishaJ]

14. AND he was counting on his "loyal"

Attorney General to block any investigations into his treason.

[saidsimplesimon]

3. True to form,

narcissists believe the world revolves around them and that those around them are no more than slaves or puppets serving their desires.

In this case, turn about is fair play. Back in your face, putin's pawn, I don't give a fuck if you live another day. If you do have a long life, I hope you spend them in prison.

[dalton99a]

4. That's how sociopaths operate

[2naSalit]

5. He hates us because

we don't love and adore him, instead we call him out on his BS, therefore, why not fuck us up royally and hopefully scoop up the booty left behind.

[machoneman]

9. No, he ran simply due to his hate for President Obama and second, hate for Hillary Clinton.

He wanted IMO a forum to blast Obama, Clinton, all Democrats, etc. and he did get that. His national profile was raised (a lot) in all parts of the country and in foreign capitols as well. His foghorn complaining of all the ills he's perceived over the years was loud, widespread and listened too by many. I'll bet he reviewed tape of all of his campaign utterances time and time again, always telling anyone in earshot he was great, always won, and was terrific at all times.

Now, we I think do agree he didn't think he'd win, Russia help or not. But win he did. Unfortunately for him and his family, he totally missed the fact that as president, all of his actions, past, current and future, would be under a microscope, unlike his NYC time where mainly only the local press covered his antics. By now, he must rue the day he decided to run and as a result has fallen under the purview of the FBI, NY AG and other law enforcement offices, state and federal, for a host of illegal, un-American and criminal activities.

He should hope his final resting place will be secret...as thousands, nay, tens of thousands of us would pay good money to... piss on his grave!

[bigbrother05]

6. Probably thought that worst case he would resign and leave like Nixon

Figured being elected would clean his slate and only answer for his time in office.

Anyone that cared to speculate on his history in NYC real estate, casinos, foreign hotels, and Russians could easily have imagined it all coming to this and worse.

Anyone that thought his life began with the Apprentice has sold their future to a scripted, 3rd tier conman.

[Coventina]

7. I think he's just completely self-centered. He thinks he can do no wrong.

He will go to jail completely believing in his own innocence and victimization.

He's just totally detached from reality.

[Ohiogal]

8. I that he's gotten away with it for so long

....paying people off to keep their mouths shut .... he just thinks he can beat any law with his executive white privilege. Standard operating procedure for him.

[magicarpet]

10. The level of hubris,...

He is such an ardent conman he thought he could out smart and out maneuver any of his detractors, bury his past fraudulent behaviors, and always keep ten miles beyond the reach of the law. With the powers of the Presidency he thought he was totally invincible and no longer able to be apprehended or civilly or criminally convicted.

[dawnie51]

11. what you can hide for 40 years in civilian life....

you cannot hide in the White House. The level of scrutiny is soooo high, but then, he never had to worry about that. Just grease a few palms and all was swept under the rug. And even then, the rumors were out there in NYC about his low life ways. But the carnival barker always talked his way out of it. He is no doubt appalled that his usual antics aren't working now. Bigger pool. Better minds. He can't compete in this world.

[brush]

13. Definitely out of his league now. People from NY knew better.

He lost NY decisively.

[Mad-in-Mo]

15. Not so much Hate for America as love of

Money. He saw/sees it as a way to bolster his fortunes. That is all he cares about.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

16. He doesn't agree with laws at least the ones he thinks are stupid

He also is ignorant

[lpbk2713]

17. Money and power are the biggest aphrodisiacs.

Even for some people beyond age 70 with tiny hands.