Trump 'the laughingstock' of polite society: NYT editorial

New York Times Columnist Jamelle Bouie says Trump's motivations are rooted in racism, citing his "entire political career — from his embrace of birtherism to his hatred of birthright citizenship" as evidence, with Bouie quoting "the spoiled son of a self-made man" as a key factor.
Trump's racist post, which depicted President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, was condemned by some Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y) who called it "wrong and incredibly offensive" and Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) who slammed it as "heart breaking and unacceptable".
According to Bouie, Trump's actions are driven by ego, self-interest, and racism, which he says is "the brand an ideology that papers over feelings of inadequacy", with Bouie stating "Trump is not profound, he has been the same person this whole time" and questioning why others have refused to acknowledge his true nature.