Why is Donald Trump such a scumbag?

[The Arizonan]

Donald Trump has had a long history of scumbaggery even before he got into politics which already has its share of scumbags. He has read Hitler quotes, discriminated against minorities, sexually assaulted women, etc.

He's pretty slimy, even for a stereotypical politician. It isn't hard to name a few career politicians that are less slimy than him.

[ProudModerate2]

(As a concerned American ...) It's embarrassing.
Our allies are worried and confused.
Our enemies are laughing, and making plans to take advantage of destroying our image and reputation (especially Russia), thanks to the narcissistic childish behavior of our current leader.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Because there is no Trump, just a hollow shell driven to seem like an alpha male to whoever is around him. And nothing else.

I'll reference a recent article on Vox.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/12/15621140/interpret-trump

You must be logged in to read this quote.

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

grew up with rich bigoted parents and nobody to tell him 'no'

[Pyro]

Money and Power.

[progressive85]

He has no class.  Every President that came before him had a trace of class or poise or elegance.  Conservatives and progressives alike - they were all flawed but had a certain level of decorum in PUBLIC.  This President doesn't even have that in PUBLIC - his childlike behavior is astonishing in a man of his advanced years.  

It was said over and over again in 2016 and its absolutely true - This man does not have the temperament for the job.  Period.

[ProudModerate2]

.... Why do you think Trump's brother drank himself to death?

Ouch !

[Hermit For Peace]

And yet, people voted for him. And his party is in power.

What does that say about Hillary? Or the political status quo?

Or the Democratic Party?

[Badger]

And yet, people voted for him. And his party is in power.

What does that say about Hillary? Or the political status quo?

Or the Democratic Party?

Or the Electoral College?

[Hermit For Peace]

And yet, people voted for him. And his party is in power.

What does that say about Hillary? Or the political status quo?

Or the Democratic Party?

Or the Electoral College?

Exactly.

[Illiniwek]

He was raised that way

[President Johnson]

Yes, he was raised this way. I also believe he suffers from a heavy inferiority complex. Probably because he always tried to impress his father.

[pbrower2a]

He was raised like a bad aristocrat of the old days, entitled to everything and accountable for nothing. That shows everything about him that you need to know.

[publicunofficial]

Trump is the world's strongest argument for inheritances over $1 Million should be taxed at 100%