Preamble: A UK friend with a background of intelligent discussion, who has politically left of centre preferences, mentioned Trump in passing. I commented that to my surprise I had found Trump to be - not what he seemed - and at least, from my previous similar views as hers, I saw Trump as a power for good. Even though he had faults. In her terms a sort of mixed blessing. It was an easy, short conversation, and I was careful to point out the not obvious role of the military, the corruption, and the not well publicised multi thousands of sealed indictments. In the UK the big media is all strongly anti Trump, it is rare to find a balanced view, so I am if nothing else, tactful. After all I used to be in that same group, I know why, and how it feels. The basis of the friend's dislike was most obviously 'bankruptcies' and 'prostitutes' etc. I have not needed to research that stuff, although I know truths and lies are all around. I said it was not relevant for why Trump was in place nor for his popularity, nor for my view. A day or so later the friend was interested enough to email in my direction, a short list of misdeeds Trump was said to have done. No mention of the massive corruption, nor the military. I took this as a gentle invitation for a modest follow-on conversation. So after some thought, I replied (email is here anonymised and slightly edited, below) I offer it thinking it might be useful in similar situations where people are not blindly antagonistic, yet cannot apparently accept a flat out statement of the situation (as I see it currently).

Hi Xxxxx, Yyyyy passed on to me your research- thank you for taking an interest, and indeed - wanting to reply(!) Email debates can be time consuming and I will opt out of that unless on a special request. I have become sceptical in the most extreme way about information offered in the media, regardless of the traditional quality of the vehicle. The problem arises from evidence that almost literally, all media is complicit in deliberate knowing obscuration of crimes or significant and clever distraction from them. The justice system, certainly in America, is evidently affected by corruption. Politics too. Although the war of words, and more, is raised between the two sides, Democrats and Republicans in America, in fact it is confidently said by ex and I think current insiders, that 80% of Congress is being blackmailed or is corrupt. How to clean that up without disabling America? Which is what the bad guys threaten to do if they get taken down... A number of high profile suicides in recent months in America - I believe a total of eight(?) of this type, are recorded, and as such are not being investigated by the system. When I tell you that those particular suicides were officially down as being by hanging from door knobs (yes you read that correctly) then you of course know, as you say, corruption is everywhere. A couple of weeks before the Election, an ex Black Operations heavyweight went on the internet to publicly state briefly that Trump had been asked to front up the incoming tide of clean-up and justice. The insider said clearly that Trump came 'with baggage' but was what they were working with. He certainly has a brass neck. He is also very much NOT a member of the 'cabal', the 'club', not involved in paedophilia nor worse. Secret 'clubs' hate anyone to challenge their dominance. Trump is very much doing that and has publicly shown, in symbolic club language, that he is coming for them and intends to get them. Constant vitriol, family attacks (I think Barron has a difficult time), multiple death threats and more, are happening. Trump has said: 'Folks, I did not need to do this, I had a comfortable lifestyle, I could have walked away' (or similar words). He does it for America. This is quite true, he had never shown any interest in politics as far as I know, and it would be technically simple to just resign. He stays on and insiders fully expect him to be in place for a full second term. It is easy to hate a person who in public presents as arrogant and headstrong. He does not find it a disadvantage that his reputation is said to be 'stupid and dangerous' etc. He is a great fan of the Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Nothing we see is real. It has taken me a LONG time of seeking and etc. to see a bigger picture. How else could they go up against a world wide powerful mafia-like organisation and expect to win? Certainly not by being open and niave. All my friends are anti Trump. I would not have the views I have, nor express them, if it was a trivial matter. When Yyyyy read me your information I was not surprised about it even if it is true. It is not the reason why he was asked to run for office, nor the reason why unbelievable masses supported him and still do in greater numbers. The military (counter) coup I spoke about and the reasons for it, is the basis of the issue. Military swears an oath of allegiance to the Country and is Constitution based. (CIA is a different kettle of fish I think). Tax evasion, business bullying, financial sharp practice, prostitutes, are not un typical in higher business levels and in my view all very undesirable, but the 'good' news is he is rich enough to have had his own private security army to keep safe, through the years, unlike Kennedy or Reagan (who survived) & before them, Lincoln. It is the Country, America and not least its constitution, and its status as a Constitutional Republic (which is not the same as a 'democracy') which is at risk. 'USA' is a Corporation, and has been bankrupt for some years. By not taking a Presidential salary he is showing that he cannot be 'bought'. Those other Presidents were trying to do what Trump, now with military backing, and more, is ACTUALLY doing. The only difference is, the bad guys have had lots of time to become more deeply embedded. They are terrified, because they are losing ground and he is winning. There ARE still many 'black hats' in the establishment and security services, skilled in propaganda, legal, security and death. These are dangerous times. Trump with his well resourced and well prepared backing is I believe going to succeed, there will be military trials because many of the top level crimes are at least treason. There has already been one such and the defendant was in effect executed. However, we are not in normal times, nor situations, and the death was said to be from other causes. His accomplices will be even more determined now to zap Trump and whatever. Lives are literally at stake as will be seen in coming several months. In summary Trump's imperfections, or even corruption, if true, are of small significance when seen in context. The larger picture, which I will not say more about here is of World wide significance, but America undergoes self cleansing first. Love to all, (and hoping you will still want to talk to me). Bbbbb