Trump, a president of many talents, and not much humility or honesty - cares about popularity

 https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-861946

On Sunday, President Donald J. Trump modestly declared his first six months back in the White House as “the most successful” such period for any president in history, boasting that he “totally revived” the country after being “DEAD” under his predecessor, “ended numerous wars” and made this the “most respected country” in the world. He previously called himself the greatest president in history “better than Lincoln, better than Washington.”

He claimed his poll numbers among Republicans and his MAGA movement have risen to historic levels, particularly on his signature issue, immigration.

The rest of America doesn’t share their enthusiasm. His approval numbers are under water and sinking, according to statistician Nate Silver and a variety of non-partisan polls. They’re down on immigration, the economy, trade, and inflation. Overall, only 44% approve and 53.1% disapprove of his performance (isn’t that what it is for him, a performance?).