@rwv History mostly shows that dictators actually are driven by weird ideological fantasies and that the grifters are typically to be found in the second and third row, making huge riches in more hidden ways.
I don't think Trump has it in him to go full blown dictator. I far more suspect a very simple, mundane reason for his behaviour: Make as much money as possible, for himself, family and friends. #UnpopularOpinion