That is one way of looking at it.

I think he learned early in his tenure as POTUS that he really did not have the authority as a King to do as he pleases.
Once his legal training allowed him to figure the way, he the embarked upon the mode of not being bi-partisan (but say he is) and not working through the congress (but say they won't act so it is their fault) thus leaving him to take executive action or what ever else his dodge and weave method allows. As a lawyer he knows just how far the thin ice goes and uses, abuses or hides behind the letter of the law.

He is an egotist of major caliber. When something is done that is viewed as good he is the first to take a bow and very quick to claim credit with the "I/me" speeches.

Anything with the least bit of controversy is presented either by Josh or the media as "...the WH said or states or claims, etc...".

And if there is a very serious event there is either no comment or involvement by him at all. Or he comes out weeks later after he has time to evaluate a position that maintains his agenda.

I personally could care less except for the fact that very little is said or done that represents the will of the people. In fact too many times he does the exact opposite portraying that long ago sought position of the King.

That is how I see what and how he operates.