Trump was co-opted from the beginning of his administration. Love him or hate him, this is broadly true for all Presidents going back a long, long time. They are managed by their advisors, most of whom are picked by, well, let us say behind the scenes powers. This is especially worrisome (or reassuring, perhaps, depending upon your point of view) with our current President, who likely entered office with significant cognitive impairment. And don't call me a Democrat-hater either; Reagan was reportedly on Alzheimer's meds during his reign. Take away point: it is the power behind the curtain that really runs things. To a large degree, the President is a figurehead.