Lawyer: Trump's Business Acumen Won't Translate into Oval

The video discusses whether being a businessman translates into successfully running a government, with insights from Alan Pomerantz, a senior real estate lawyer. Pomerantz outlines six reasons why businessmen may not make effective presidents, highlighting differences in mindset, constraints, and decision-making between business and government. The discussion also touches on Trump's leadership style and the potential risks of creating anxiety in political negotiations compared to business deals.

What is one of the key differences between a businessman and a president according to Alan Pomerantz?

• A businessman can declare bankruptcy, a president cannot.

• A businessman can hire at will, a president cannot.

• A businessman can walk away from deals, a president cannot.

• A businessman can create anxiety, a president cannot.

Why is the ability to walk away from a deal significant in business negotiations?

• It allows for more aggressive demands.

• It reduces the pressure to compromise.

• It ensures a deal is always made.

• It prevents any negotiations from failing.

What challenge does a businessman face when dealing with countries like North Korea?

• They can impose their own rules.

• They can choose to ignore international laws.

• They must deal with them regardless of behavior.

• They can easily walk away from negotiations.

How does creating anxiety in negotiations differ between business and government?

• It can lead to a failed deal in business but global issues in government.

• It is only a concern in business.

• It has no impact in either scenario.

• It is beneficial in both scenarios.

What concern does Alan Pomerantz express about Trump's advisory approach?

• Trump listens too much to his advisors.

• Trump prefers to rely on his own judgment.

• Trump only hires inexperienced advisors.

• Trump has no advisors at all.