What's more, Trump was receiving the censure of his friends, too. And it was not only calls from friends worried about him, but staffers calling people to call him and say Simmer down. Who do you have in there? said Joe Scarborough in a frantic call. Who's the person you trust? Jared? Who can talk you through this stuff before you decided to act on it? Well, said the president, you won't like the answer, but the answer is me. Me. I talk to myself. Hence, within twenty-four hours of the inauguration, the president had invented a million or so people who did not exist.
After Donald Trump's inauguration, he faced criticism even from those close to him. Friends and staff were calling to express their concerns, with some urging him to calm down. Joe Scarborough reflected this worry during an anxious conversation, suggesting that Trump needed someone he trusted to guide him through his decision-making process. When asked who that person might be, Trump humorously responded that he relied on himself, revealing a troubling self-reliance.
This anecdote highlights Trump's isolation, as he seemed to ignore the advice of those around him. In a bizarre twist, within just a day of taking office, he concocted the existence of millions of supporters who were, in reality, non-existent. This behavior underscores the challenges he faced in distinguishing between his perceptions and reality, setting the tone for his presidency.
