Steven Bechloss' take on Trump hits the bullseye, but FFS, this has been EVIDENT about Trump for DECADES.

[Miles Archer]

9. All of this in the absence of performing the job he was elected to do

There are multiple reasons for being outraged over this.

Obviously, the expense to taxpayers, and the fact that no one will see the actual balance sheets on what we're paying.

Then, of course, the fact that Trump just does an end-run around Congress when he gets a whim.

But equally disgusting is the fact that we don't elect presidents to build ballrooms, build arches in tribute to themselves, or build wrestling rings on White House grounds.

Add in his 3 day golf weekends and his 3 goals for re-election all become clear.

1). Avoid prison
2). Line his pockets
3). Seek revenge against his real and imagined enemies

There are many layers within those three categories, but that's the "high level view."

He never had a moment's interest in actually being president for all Americans, making them safer, or making their lives better.