Standing alone in a deep murky swamp

Withstanding a relentless and vicious onslaught, Donald Trump has been under constant siege since announcing his candidacy for president. Certainly brash, Trump’s abrasive in your face style still makes some uncomfortable with a scrappy president. But President Trump has been hugely successful delivering on campaign promises, jumpstarting a stagnant economy into a roaring engine, and even making steady positive gains with his international initiatives. So where does the intense animosity and visceral resistance come from?

The short answer is Trump is an outsider, a rogue in the hallowe...