When he was just a little boy Trumpy figured out that he could get a rise from adults who preferred to ignore him only by saying something dreadful and/or untrue. He has not changed at all, as can be seen in his latest attacks on Repp. Omar and Pelosi.

I might say that we should ignore him – that’s what one does with children who behave like Trumpy. Healthy children usually get the message and give up their anti-social behaviors. But for little hard-core haters, attention-getting and giving offense are more important than anyone’s good opinion, because outrageous behavior and its rewards are their security. And so, when they find they are ignored the terminally insecure will escalate their anti-social behavior, figuring that if a little bit once worked, a larger dose will probably get the desired result. 

So I am afraid that if all truly patriotic people were to frustrate Trump’s attention-seeking devices, Trump would try to broaden the divisions in American society, or start a war with Iran, or launch missiles at North Korea, would do anything his childish mind suggests in order to retain the world’s attention.