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Insulate yourself from your enemies by building a cult of personality and an army of sycophants that viciously attack perceived opponents

Why insist this is actually a good thing when thousands of angry guys can do it for you?
Why insist this is actually a good thing when thousands of angry guys can do it for you? Photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images)

Nothing enhances a brand’s perception and value like cultivating an image of oneself as an almighty, irreplaceable ubermensch with unrivaled vision and a mission far grander than mere business—just ask the late Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, or a certain Saudi prince! Any tech CEO worth their salt has a keyboard army ready to go, whether it’s to harass and harangue critics, talk up their every move as a bold and game-changing endeavor, or simply rally the wagons at the mere hint someone else could do the job.

We’re, uh, sure that Mr. Trump has some thoughts on this matter.