I remember Anandamoy saying in one of his talks that politicians by definition cannot say the truth.
Trump is shameless in his lies, others are less so, but a lie is a lie with or without subtleties.
I think it wonderful that you have affection for this man. I know the feeling. Some people impress you so much that you remember things they said decades later. Probably ‘Honest Abe’ was the closest to the truth from what I remember about about him. But I also think Gandhi was more trustworthy. I also believe that Robert Kennedy had a courage, determination and humility about him that seemed trustworthy.
There are also many examples from other countries like Navalny and Mandela. They endured many hardships and have proven there are honorable politicians. So though I admire Anandamoy I do not agree with everything he has said.
