Post 23

Machiavelli states that "it is better to be feared than loved". As for Trump, the people of America, as well as the leaders of other nations, surely fear Trump rather than love him. In a Machiavellian view, this is a good thing for him as President. Machiavelli also mentions that "he who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command". As President so far, Trump has made it a point to command or order certain things regardless of public opinion. In a democratic society's view, this is not a good thing in a leader. However in a Machiavellian point of view, this would be another characteristic of a good leader.