If Donald Trump had a grain of leadership in him, his tone now would be conciliatory and welcoming. He would address especially the fears of those who think him personally unfit to lead. He would feel and act humbled by the responsibility he's assumed.

But what do we get instead? Braggadocio, vindictivemess, lies. Reckless attacks on the very intelligence agenies on which he must rely for critical information in times of crisis. Meaningless sideshows about saving a few jobs here or there. Bizarre fawning on a Russian dictator who means no good to this country. Impulsive tweets that call into question fundamental policies and old alliances. Refusal to separate his personal financial interest from his public responsibilites--even to disclose his financial links to foreign nations, especially Russia.

The only thing Trump really cares about is his personal image, his brand. None of this is about his country. It's all about him. Great job, America. You sure picked a winner this time.