Donald Trump spent much of his presidency moonlighting as an incubator, building his personal and business  "brands" and his family's fortunes. 

No doubt, being president was good for business and favored individuals' bank accounts, but it wasn't long before the the veneer of the "stable genius" president began to wear off under blistering criticisms over U.S. domestic and foreign policies and dissatisfaction with his performance as president.

Early in his term, the tide began to change. Trump was turning out to be a letdown and it was no longer a secret. 

As he heads out the door, denied a second term by Democrat Joe Biden, Trump has declared war against everyone he thinks has betrayed him. He seeks revenge for losing his prize; so much was riding on it.

Leid Stories listeners put Trump's term in office--and his short-circuited re-election bid--in perspective.