President Trump biographer Michael D’Antonio said Wednesday that Mr. Trump’s belief in his “genetic superiority” explains why he is not complying with House investigations and inquiries into his presidency.
“The president’s father would repeat to him when he was growing up, ’You’re a killer, you’re a king.’ So this idea of some people being elevated, some people being above all others, in this case above the law, I don’t think is foreign to him,” Mr. D’Antonio, who wrote “The Truth About Trump,” said on “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.”
“I think it feels natural. He’s someone who believes in genetic superiority. He told me, ’I don’t respect most people because they’re not worthy of respect.’ Why would he respect the separation of powers, checks and balances, any system that is inconvenient for him,” he said.
The Trump administration has denied requests from House Democrats in multiple investigations, including special counsel Robert Mueller’s unredacted report, Mr. Trump’s tax returns and the security clearance screening process.
• Bailey Vogt can be reached at bvogt@washingtontimes.com.
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