Trump genius or nuts ?

1. Trump understands social media better than most politicians

Not the tech — the psychology.

He knows:

Outrage spreads faster than policy

Confusion keeps people talking

The media must react to him

When Trump posts something wild, he’s not trying to be precise — he’s trying to force attention.
And it works.

Mainstream media can’t ignore him, critics amplify him, supporters defend him — free dominance of the news cycle.

2. “Genius or nuts?” is the engine, not the question

Trump doesn’t care which side you land on.

If you’re arguing:

“He’s a madman”

“He’s a genius strategist”

You’re already inside his system.

That ambiguity keeps him permanently relevant. Certainty kills reach. Chaos multiplies it.

3. He speaks in memes, not paragraphs

Most politicians:

Structured statements

Careful wording

Policy framing

Trump:

Short bursts

Capital letters

Insults, nicknames, exaggeration

That’s not accidental — it’s platform-native communication.

He talks the way social media thinks.

4. He weaponises reaction culture

Trump doesn’t wait for events — he creates them.

A single post can:

Shift headlines

Force officials to respond

Trigger markets, protests, fact-checks

Even when he’s “wrong,” the reaction proves his power.

In the attention economy, impact beats accuracy.

5. Why it feels dangerous (and why it works anyway)

This is where the “nuts” part matters.

The downside:

Normalises extreme language

Burns trust in institutions

Turns politics into permanent conflict

But the upside for him:

Loyal base feels heard

Enemies look reactive

He stays central no matter what

He thrives in division because division guarantees visibility.

Bottom line

Trump isn’t trying to:

Calm the world

Unite people

Be consistent