Don't Be Punk'd by Donald Trump

Have you been punk'd? Have you ever been punk'd by Donald Trump? Fade back to 2013 — I did an interview with Donald Trump in the midst of The Celebrity Apprentice mania. In all his modesty, "the Donald" told me it was the number one show on Sunday and there was tremendous interest. More so, other shows trying to mimic his platform failed miserably and quickly. You know, I had to pull that out of him — shy, modest guy, full of self-doubts and inner soul-seeking.

Donald Trump is a successful businessman, not Alexander Graham Bell or Bill Gates. Neither of them declared bankruptcy four times — Donald did. More so, when did building luxurious condominiums become a skill that prepares you to negotiate with Iran or even make you an expert on monetary policy?

But here is the thing I love about Donald Trump. He is honest, tells it like it is. He is no mealy-mouthed politician. He entertains me; I love to listen to him. I read everything about him. It's almost embarrassing how the other candidates fade in his shadow. He totally rocks.

But so does the cast of Love and Hip Hop. We are talking about the President. One thing the President does not have to be is an unfiltered spout of his emotions, opinions, and insults. Great intellect or character does not require endless praise nor does it wield insults to extinguish those who disagree with it. Rather, it stands resolute to principles, not to one's paycheck. It welcomes criticism as an opportunity to define the strength of one's positions.

The insanity of Trump for President is not what he has said. He spoke his mind awkwardly and without filters. The problem with Donald Trump is what he has not said. He has said nothing. All he has put forth are glib slogans, general platitudes, and name-droppings of business titans. He has no plan; he just screams bad words at church and everyone giggles.

Let's dig deep and find a brain. Let's not get punk'd. Solutions matter.

By: Daedrian McNaughton and Dr. Mark S. Goodman for Premier Guide Miami.