I thought Trump was a clown when he first entered the race. I despised him. You can read my posts about him on the board. But three things happened. First, I did what Hillary Clinton lied and said we should do: gave him an open mind and opportunity to lead. Second, I realized I had been duped by the media by things like mocking a reporter's disability. Third, I focused on what he actually did instead of what he said on social media.
In my opinion, your initial instincts about Trump were correct. Sometime in the future, you will have come full circle, because you will wake up to reality.
I am surprised that you listened to Hillary Clinton. During her concession speech on November 9, 2016, she said what was expected of her when she declared, "We owe him (Trump) an open mind and the chance to lead."
Are you still focused today on what Trump is doing? Have you not noticed that Trump eventually does much of what he posts on Truth Social and says to MSM. His posts are often more of a warning of what's to come -- from him.
There was a time when you and I agreed about Trump. I have hope that this happens again.