I don&#x27;t think he believes it, really. Not to the extent that he spouts; there are though charges of racism stemming from his time as primarily a landlord in the 80s and 90s.<p>What I think rather is that this is just another reality show for him. He loves being in the spotlight. In his biography, he said as a kid he admired Broadway musicals and wanted to grow up to be a producer. This is a man who loves show and spectacle. Remember, he was in the WWE (the phony wrestling organization) for a time. No billionaire needs to do that. He did it just because he wanted to be part of the show.<p>He doesn&#x27;t really care about becoming president or fixing the country, either. It would be nice for him, a bonus, but it wouldn&#x27;t be his life&#x27;s crowning achievement like it would for the other politicians in the race. It&#x27;s more about the process for him.<p>So to answer your questions, 1. No, he doesn&#x27;t believe it, but 2. No, he&#x27;s not just doing what it takes to get elected; he&#x27;s doing what it takes to _stay in the spotlight_. That&#x27;s more important to him than being elected.