But when I listen to Trump being interviewed, he reminds me of a stereotypical New York organized crime figure talking to a police detective, or, even worse, the lawyer representing such a crime figure.
Trump tries to say things which are technically true but uninformative and non-committal, things which are mere expressions of opinion instead of fact, things which are just his best recollection or his "impressions" of people and situations. He seems evasive so often.
And, of course, he's so willing to offend and treat his perceived enemies rudely and ferociously that even a lot of Republicans dislike him.
How would this guy possibly collaborate and build a coalition to get anything done? How would he ever win his fellow Republicans, much less Democrats (who are all convinced he's a vile racist/sexist asshole they cannot touch with a ten-foot pole) over to his side on anything?
I guess the answer is charisma?