It is also important to think ahead. Trump didn't think he would win, but at the very least hoped to get a following he could profit from. There is no reason to think he's going to move away from his election agenda. He is not interested in being a liked President, but he does want to retain the cult following and most of all wants fame. Why kill the supporter buzz and still get nothing done? He's going to leave with possibly the worst approval rating ever but he will still have his following, with a bigger net worth and possibly a TV network to boot. Life is good.