He campaigned he would never do this..where was his negotiating skills we heard so much about!
I wish people would actually read The Art of the Deal instead of just quoting the title. It is, for lack of a better term, used car salesmen tactics, glitz, and show only. He even brags about lying to get deals done.
I think in this case, he doesn't think he is 'negotiating' with Congress over things, he seems to be acting like he is negotiating with the public over his popularity. He hasn't seemed to have a hand in any of the hard work around these bills.