Inside Trump's helter-skelter mind and decision-making

Nolan Finley: Inside Trump's helter-skelter mind

An acquaintance who worked in the first Trump administration offers some insight into the president's decision-making process. While most people start with fact-finding, analysis and negotiation before acting, Trump turns that process on its head. He begins with the decision, and that's when the bargaining starts. I've described what Trump is doing stream of consciousness policymaking. A notion pops into his head and almost immediately pops out…

Column: Inside Trump's helter-skelter mind

An acquaintance who worked in the first Trump administration offers some insight into the president’s decision-making process.

Inside Trump's helter-skelter mind and decisions

An acquaintance who worked in the first Trump administration offers some insight into the president's decision-making process.

Burning Down the House

What ties together all of Trump’s moves is personal vindictiveness and a fragile ego. At what point does reality or Republican pushback intrude?

Nolan Finley: Inside Trump’s helter-skelter mind

An acquaintance who worked in the first Trump administration offers some insight into the president’s decision-making process.

There Is No Method to Trump’s Madness. He’s Simply Insane.

His defenders try to apply reason to his erratic, nonsensical decisions. That’s a fool’s errand—but fools abound in this administration.