The Essential Qualities for Presidential Leadership: Why Trump Fails the Test
The next U.S. President must be adaptable, focused, and capable of making coherent, sensible decisions — qualities Trump clearly lacks.
This article is in response to The New York Times article (paper version): Allies worry that Trump is distracted, as race shifts, by Shawn McCreesh. August 10, 2024.
The job of the President of the United States is challenging, to say the least. In a political landscape that is not just chaotic but often scary, and where many seem to lack humanity for their own citizenry due to some uninformed bias, the need for a leader who can pivot, multitask, and make sound decisions is not just an asset for a Presidential candidate; it’s a fundamental requirement.
The presidency demands a constant juggling act—balancing domestic issues, foreign policy, economic challenges, and more—while being a role model embracing family values for everyone, proponents and opponents. Remember, the eventual President represents everyone, whether or not they voted for her.
A Presidential candidate who advocates that he will further split the country, plot revenge, and punish anyone who opposed him previously is not a candidate who endears…
