President Trump has always dominated the room as well as engendering strong reactions, both pro and con.  When I first met him 35 years ago, he was pretty much the same guy he is today.  

Back in his business days, Americans could take or leave him.  His celebrity and wealth did not directly affect us.  But today, Donald Trump has great influence over all our lives.  And that has led to obsession.

The President has altered American history in a dramatic way.  First, he put the brakes on Barack Obama's "one world" vision, where the USA leads but does not dominate global events.  Mr. Trump obliterated that in his first term, promoting America's "greatness" and steamrolling those who oppose his concept.