And at a broadcasted Cabinet meeting in June, Trump listened contentedly as the vice president, his chief of staff, and nearly all of the 15 Cabinet secretaries heaped praise on him. Priebus took that opportunity to tell Trump: “On behalf of the entire senior staff around you, Mr. President, we thank you for the opportunity and the blessing that you’ve given us to serve your agenda and the American people.”
I'm reminded of an ancient
Mad satire feature, "Comic Strips Based on Real Life Characters."
One of the strips featured then-French president Charles de Gaulle being addressed by a senior aide.
Panel one: The aide says, "President de Gaulle, you are the greatest man in France." de Gaulle replies,
"That is true."
Panel two: The aide says, "President de Gaulle, you are even greater than Napoleon!" de Gaulle replies,
"That is true."
Panel three: The aide says, "In fact, only God is greater than you!"
Panel four: The aide behind bars hollering, "What did I say? What did I say?"