Jonathan Chait on Donald Trump and terrorism. I am still not worried about Trump becoming President of the United States or even the Republican nominee for the job. Is it possible? Sure. So are a lot of other scenarios that involve him getting so hysterical with his rhetoric and discredited "facts" that he becomes an obvious turn-off to swing voters…and therefore to Republicans who above all want to win next November. As he more and more becomes a caricature of himself, he's really starting to look like a guy who has Applause Lines but no workable policies.