[assumptions included for effect] One of the greatest grifters of all time is your president. "grifting" succeeds. It may not be required, but it succeeds. So

[assumptions included for effect] One of the greatest grifters of all time is your president. "grifting" succeeds. It may not be required, but it succeeds. So people do it. These people are often called "salesmen" or "business development managers", but they sell the dream all the same.