In October of 2016, Donald Trump admitted that he said the things on the Access Hollywood tape and that he was sorry he said them. Alas, he did not say that he was sorry that he did those things. Apparently, he thinks that he can freely behave aberrantly and not face any consequences.
Lately, he has said that he thinks those tapes are not real. If he had any credibility, this reversal would be against his self interest. Maybe he just cannot stop himself. Perhaps he really believes that the tapes are bogus. As the star, director and producer of the “Presidential Apprentice” show, he might be rewriting the script to appease his fan base. He is probably only sorry that he got caught.
I believe that he is using all of these distractions as an umbrella to deflect the looming charges of lewd behavior hanging over his head. There is a veritable rainstorm of allegations of sexual harassment against men in high places.
It is said that this is a watershed moment in the history of men’s relations with women in the workplace.
Trump does not freely admit fault or apologize. His blanket denials ring hollow to his accusers. His recent spate of name calling, ethnic slights and lack of empathy point to his need to appear to be all powerful.
If he thinks that he can get away with anything, he will find, like Icarus flying too close to the sun, that the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice. Actions have consequences for everyone.
Dom Hiddleson, Millcreek