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I suppose if we're talking about eye function then of course not. 
I think Trump has repeatedly shown his contempt for failure by portraying some sort of pre adolescent grandstanding, even fear of failure wouldn't be reaching too far. Universal incompetence is definitely his strong point, no doubt there, and evil genius is the last inscription I'd expect to be written on his toppled statue. He's a collection of other people's manipulations at most. I have little reason to think he has any "special" idea concerning one of a myriod of subjects he knows absolutely nothing about.
Figuring he's rather backed against a wall, has no idea what her doing, wants to be the most special boy, and has plenty of perpetrators ready to penetrate his bottom dollar, I do think closing my eyes may be a realistic and less nauseating way to interpret his game.
I appreciated your third sentence. Great line. 
Gotta run... an eclipse to witness....
