Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, has elicited polarized public perceptions regarding his personality and background. Personal image Temperament Trump's temperament was widely discussed during his 2016 presidential campaign. A New York Times/CBS poll found that most voters thought he lacked "the right temperament and values" for president, and The New York Times further opined that "Mr. Trump’s temperament stands out as potentially his most damaging vulnerability, as his penchant for insults and provocations often undercuts his political message." During the first presidential debate Trump countered by saying, "I think my strongest asset by far is my temperament. I have a winning temperament." Some of the audience responded with laughter.