Trump expressed a belief that Republican politicians were weak and easily manipulated, stating, "They might speak badly about me now, but they won't later." He perceived them as ultimately submissive.
He described politicians as "puppets" and "not strong people," claiming that he could easily make them "evolve" to his will as they would come to fear him.
Trump claimed he was used to dealing with "brutal, vicious killers" in business, contrasting them with what he saw as the weakness of politicians.
Reflecting on his past interactions, the writer noted initial skepticism about Trump's claims that politicians would submit to his will, but ultimately acknowledged he was wrong.
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