That's been Trumps go to strategy all his life...
He pushes an illusionary truth and continues to push it until others give up and accept his views, then go for the ride, usually being fleeced in the process. He's been called a liar, cheat and charlatan and also a sociopath (by his own blood).
The only surprising bit is that all of this was known about him well before he even threw his hat into the presiential ring, yet GOP allowed and then accepted him.
Says much about merican politics and people that this situation can even happen... The pinicle of democracy my ^%$#$.
No wonder any believe in UFO's and gree/grey aliens