For Trump, business and politics are a universe of “winners” and “losers,” “weak” and “tough.” According to this market-based worldview, players have only themselves to blame for losing; competition rewards the tough and punishes the weak. This harsh judgment applies not only to Trump’s personal interactions but also to his views about society’s less fortunate, including people with disabilities and prisoners of war.
“Trump’s transaction cost presidency.” Policy Forum, 16 Mar 2017.