Approved responses from the Emperor

(Binding Determination. Follow-up questions are not accepted.)

1. Who is Trumpius Caesar Maximus?

The Emperor of the Imperium. Further explanation would diminish his significance.

2. How did Trumpius Caesar Maximus become Emperor?

Through a combination of leadership strength, public approval, and the absence of any effective countermeasure.

3. Is Trumpius Caesar Maximus democratically legitimized?

Yes. He successfully convinced himself.

4. Is Trumpius Caesar Maximus the greatest Emperor of all time?

By imperial definition: yes.
By non-imperial definition: also yes, but reluctantly.

5. Are there historical precedents for Trumpius Caesar Maximus?

No. Since his accession, history has been classified as a secondary source.

6. Has Trumpius Caesar Maximus ever made mistakes?

No. There have only been misunderstandings accompanied by delayed comprehension on the part of others.

7. How does the Emperor respond to criticism?

Criticism is carefully reviewed, subsequently ignored, and finally classified as an attack.

8. Is one allowed to criticize the Emperor?

Yes. The imperial administration nevertheless recommends keeping it to oneself.

9. Is Trumpius Caesar Maximus capable of learning?

Yes. He regularly learns that he was right.

10. Does the Emperor ever change his mind?

No. He retroactively clarifies his original position.

11. How does Trumpius Caesar Maximus make decisions?

Intuitively, publicly, and with immediate self-confirmation.

12. What role do facts play in imperial policy?

Facts are welcome, provided they support the existing narrative.

13. What happens when facts contradict the narrative?

In that case, they are not facts, but hostile numbers.

14. How does the Emperor view experts?

Very favorably — particularly those who agree with him.

15. How does Trumpius Caesar Maximus select his inner circle?

Based on loyalty, volume, and the ability to quote him correctly.

16. Is loyalty more important than competence?

Yes. Competence without loyalty is considered a security risk.

17. How long will Trumpius Caesar Maximus rule?

As long as history exists — or can be adjusted.

18. What happens after the end of his term?

The end of his term is currently not scheduled.

19. Is the Emperor infallible?

Empirically speaking: yes.
Theoretically speaking: irrelevant.

20. Is there an opposition in the Imperium?

Yes. It is documented and archived.

21. How does Trumpius Caesar Maximus handle crises?

He declares them resolved and waits for confirmation.

22. What distinguishes Trumpius Caesar Maximus from previous rulers?

Previous rulers explained their power. Trumpius is it.

23. Is the Emperor modest?

Yes. He speaks about himself only as much as necessary to explain everything.

24. What is the greatest legacy of Trumpius Caesar Maximus?

The realization that confidence can replace an entire political system.

25. Is there anything Trumpius Caesar Maximus cannot do?

No. This question was reviewed and conclusively denied.