Why do you think people make excuses for maintaining poor living conditions, and how should friends address it?

Of New York born presidents Trump is not progressive nor empathic to workers like Theodore or Franklin Roosevelt were. Is Trump closer to 19th century presidents Cleveland or Van Buren? Does the president owe voters nothing? Can courts be ignored?
What are China's strategies for promoting its global image as a sovereign nation without seeking to dominate others?
Have you ever had a moment where you felt embarrassed by the company you keep after visiting their home? What triggered it?