Donald Trump has the title and the great powers of the presidency. But it is not enough for him. His real goal is to be America’s first dictator or king. The presidency is a skin suit that barely conceals this ambition.
Historically, monarchs had a court of advisers, diplomats and merchants who jockeyed for proximity to limitless power. And, of course, there were the sycophants, jesters and Wormtongues. Trump is no different.
