Most people have wondered why Donald Trump behaves in such an unorthodox manner. He has, for example, defied the judgement of both U.S. foreign policy community and its closest allies by withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear deal. Cable television pundits pose many explanations – most of which rely on his personal dispositions rather than the external rewards or pressures he may be facing.
Some observers who favor this dispositional basis to explain and perhaps predict his future behavior have suggested that he is acting out of a sycophancy toward authoritarian leaders like Putin. Others have suggested that he is driven by a desire to denigrate Barack Obama’s accomplishments. And still others point to Trump’s lack of self-discipline and maturity as the reason for his behavior.
Some observers who favor this dispositional basis to explain and perhaps predict his future behavior have suggested that he is acting out of a sycophancy toward authoritarian leaders like Putin. Others have suggested that he is driven by a desire to denigrate Barack Obama’s accomplishments. And still others point to Trump’s lack of self-discipline and maturity as the reason for his behavior.