Trump’s Sneakers Deal Has Taken Him To A New Level. Is It Up Or Down?

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. The former president has gone into some uncharted waters. When you look at the former presidents in this country, you must admit that he is a bit different. A popular expression in today’s lexicon is that he is “special”. His legal troubles have distinguished him from other presidents. His need for constant attention and adulation is ever present. It appears at times the country can’t get enough of his unpredictable antics. For example, his ongoing complaining to judges in his cases would have landed us in the jailhouse. He mocks them in ways that have certainly tested their patience. Can he stop? I don’t think so because that is who he is. He is a condescending character who has hoodwinked America and is a threat to our democracy. Mr. Trump is a pied piper of poison and pollution. Last week, he revealed a new pair of sneakers made just for him. It’s a gold-colored high-top and it looks a bit gaudy to me. The shoe sells for $399.00 and only 1,000 pairs were made available. When announced, the shoes were gobbled up by his supporters. The former president said that he had been thinking...