So should the former president change? His appeal is his bull in a china shop, straight-shooting, say anything brand. He’s rough around the edges and calls it the way he sees it.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-17 05:29:43">August 17, 2024 at 5:29 a.m.</time>

So should the former president change? His appeal is his bull in a china shop, straight-shooting, say anything brand. He’s rough around the edges and calls it the way he sees it.{ai:summary}<p>The ex-president stands at a crossroads, his no-nonsense charm clashing with the polished veneer of conventional politics. His rough honesty is both a weapon and a shield, but change looms in the shadows, demanding a revaluation of his approach.</p><p>In a world craving authenticity, will he adapt or lose his edge? #politics</p>

Battenfeld: Should Trump tone it down? Not if he wants to win

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