Finally, Trump entered, and sat down, still wearing an overcoat, and went straight into a conversation with Kushner about Mexico, which took up most of the meeting. At one point, Trump observed, “I am the greatest single negotiator in the world.” Who’s he talking to? Pottinger wondered. Is he talking to me? I’m the only one in the room he doesn’t know. But he’s not looking at me. Is he talking to himself? Pottinger was rattled by Trump’s narcissism and unfocused chatter. The fact this man was going to be president left Pottinger “scared shitless,” as did the prospect of working for him. And
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