Trump's "meticulously plotted domination," as Adams explains to The Washington Post, stems from his running on our emotions and sly appeals to our own human irrationality. as the following six points make clear, Adams views Trump as "a master persuader" who will rhetorically dismantle Clinton's candidacy next.

Having nothing to lose essentially then increases his chance of winning, because it opens up his field of rhetorical play. "Psychology is the only necessary skill for running for president," writes Adams, adding: "Trump knows psychology."

Within that context, here is what Candidate Trump is doing to win campaign hearts and minds, according to Scott Adams: