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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy theory about Trump/Hillary vehemence
OK, so she was a political opponent, so he gave her the "opponent treatment". But why so vehement and why so persistent? There must be something else going on too. As you know, Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump were besties before the election (I don't know where there relationship stands now). I think maybe Ivanka liked Hillary too much and IQ45 got jealous and possessive of his princess and decided to punish Hillary in every way possible. And now he wants to convict her (of "stealing" his daughter?). This HAS to me more than just a political struggle.
no_hypocrisy
(46,078 posts)I would add that Trump hates the idea of any woman challenging him. Hillary has a law degree from Yale; he doesn't. Hillary has experience in state and federal government; he doesn't. She hasn't been destroyed by her husband's scandals. In fact, she's admired more for her perseverance and courage. She has the virtues he lacks.
My guess is that Trump wishes that Ivanka had the qualities of Chelsea Clinton. Ivanka has been groomed, not raised.
yardwork
(61,588 posts)Do you have a source for that?
wishstar
(5,268 posts)yardwork
(61,588 posts)This is typical politician "friendliness."
PJMcK
(22,029 posts)Both Chelsea Clinton and Trump circulated in the same economic and social set in New York City. Their parents were friendly acquaintances and they probably saw one another at many functions.
I doubt they have any interactions anymore.
Squinch
(50,941 posts)It makes them shrivel like prunes, and they really hate that.
and even though Trump may have won the election, he still feels like Hillary had the upper hand in many ways, including 3 million more votes. It seems that once Trump starts a rivalry, he just cannot let it go unless his opponent bows down to him, pledging unwavering loyalty as with Ted Cruz.
He is so jealous of anyone who is superior to him in any way, especially intelligence, that he will repeatedly tear them down.
Squinch
(50,941 posts)is, who is rightfully certain that everyone is better than he is.
He has a very low self esteem, which is evident in his over-the-top boasting. Very intelligent people don't have a need to constantly advertise their superiority. Their accomplishments are more than enough. Also very rich people don't go around bragging about their wealth.
I wonder what his childhood was really like. Did his parents tell him that HE was a "disgrace" with a low IQ?
DinahMoeHum
(21,783 posts)Squinch
(50,941 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)boston bean
(36,221 posts)and gin up his base. She is the real criminal, not me.
Problem is he is using his power as president to do this. Which makes it real.
But really it is nothing more than that.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)Catherine Vincent
(34,488 posts)backtoblue
(11,343 posts)Those instructions just happen to suit his vile, nasty self. I believe Cambridge Analytica's psyops knew exactly how he should treat Hillary. CA made Trump and stoked the "fears" and hate of his core base.
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)Plus, millions of people voted for her over him.
That drives him crazy.