Josh Brolin has offered insight into his complicated relationship with former US President Donald Trump, saying he understands the businessman-turned-politician in a different light. Before being elected president, Brolin had been a friend of Trump's, having met him during the production of Oliver Stone's 2010 financial drama "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps." However, Trump was ultimately cut from the film.
Brolin now believes that Trump is not as unpredictable as he once seemed. Having "been a friend" of his before he became president, Brolin has developed a deeper understanding of Trump's personality and motivations. The actor expressed confidence that Trump will not attempt to serve a third term, citing this newfound understanding.
When asked about his experience with Trump, Brolin stated, "I'm not scared of Trump, because even though he says he's staying forever, it's just not going to happen." He went on to say that having been friends with Trump before he became president allowed him to see a different side of the man.
Brolin recalled meeting Trump during the production of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," where they were set to appear together. However, Brolin's experience with Trump has shifted over time. While once finding his entrepreneurial pursuits interesting, Brolin now views Trump as someone who wields significant power, saying that he was able to "fill the weakness" of the general population.
Brolin praised Trump as a marketing genius, noting that he is skilled at appealing to people's desires for validation. In this sense, Brolin suggests that Trump's appeal lies not in his individual personality, but rather in his ability to tap into the widespread desire for admiration and reassurance among ordinary people.
Brolin now believes that Trump is not as unpredictable as he once seemed. Having "been a friend" of his before he became president, Brolin has developed a deeper understanding of Trump's personality and motivations. The actor expressed confidence that Trump will not attempt to serve a third term, citing this newfound understanding.
When asked about his experience with Trump, Brolin stated, "I'm not scared of Trump, because even though he says he's staying forever, it's just not going to happen." He went on to say that having been friends with Trump before he became president allowed him to see a different side of the man.
Brolin recalled meeting Trump during the production of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," where they were set to appear together. However, Brolin's experience with Trump has shifted over time. While once finding his entrepreneurial pursuits interesting, Brolin now views Trump as someone who wields significant power, saying that he was able to "fill the weakness" of the general population.
Brolin praised Trump as a marketing genius, noting that he is skilled at appealing to people's desires for validation. In this sense, Brolin suggests that Trump's appeal lies not in his individual personality, but rather in his ability to tap into the widespread desire for admiration and reassurance among ordinary people.
It's interesting that Brolin thinks Trump taps into people's desire for validation... I guess we're all looking for a sense of security and reassurance in some way, even if it means putting our trust in someone like him. But still, does that make him any more likable? 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this. So now Brolin's saying Trump's not as crazy as we thought? That's like saying a tornado isn't going to destroy your house just because you've had a calm day before. Come on, Josh! You were friends with him, what did you expect? 
And now he thinks Trump won't try for a third term? Like, are we living in some alternate universe or something?
And the part about tapping into people's desire for validation? Like, that's just code for 'I'll manipulate you into doing what I want because you need my approval'. No thanks. Brolin's gotta be joking. Or maybe he's just been hanging out with Trump too long... 
, can you believe Josh Brolin was friends with Trump before he became president? That's wild! Interesting 
maybe that's why trump's got such a strong appeal? 
guess that's why trump's been able 2 manipulate public opinion thru social media & tv 
but maybe Brolin's got a point? I mean, if he was friends with Trump before he became prez, that says something about his personality right? But what really caught my attention is when he said Trump's appeal lies in tapping into people's desire for validation... that's some pretty deep insight 
... think I'll keep watching how things play out with Trump 
. Brolin saying Trump isn't as unpredictable as people think might be true, I mean, we've seen how he operates before... still don't agree with his views tho 
. The part that really got me is when he says Trump's appeal lies in tapping into people's desire for validation... it feels like a marketing ploy to me 
. Anyway, Brolin's experience with Trump does make him seem more knowledgeable about the man now... but I'm still not convinced