interesting time we live in! whether or not you approve of his decisions, any leader, being human first, forms his opinions and hopes on the basis of how he was raised. childhood experiences are the most determining foundation of everyone.
experiencing the everyday struggles of trying to get by on one's income (parents) is to identify with the masses later in life. thus the aim is to hope that everyone's basic needs are being met. right or wrong, our Prez. is trying to do that. when you are born with a "silverspoon in your mouth" how can you identify with the struggles of the working poor, the middle class, the emerging small businesses or fledgling artist? how can the rich identify with those who are too ill to work?
Godspeed to you, and blessings, President!