I don&#x27;t fault his making predictions; but an occams razor explanation seems FAR more compelling to me, that a character like trump provides an outlet for sentiments that haven&#x27;t been well served by any _marginally_ viable political candidate.  Combined with a boisterous personality (which dovetails well with what seems to be a rising anti-establishment sentiment in certain groups) and celebrity background, it fits neatly into America&#x27;s tendency to lend more credence than might be deserved otherwise to stars, regardless of their individual domain specific merit.  (c.f. other celebrity anti-vaxers and the recurring trend to have non-political notables on political talk shows)