No, he just plays politics like you must in a complex world of 185 countries, many of which are run by dictators or dictator-like figures.
Must? its a choice. Even more of a choice when you're on top.
Trump might not have a choice not because they don't exist, but because he is incapable of understanding them. He's clear on not believing in win/win scenarios.
Trump has stated his admiration for Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un.
Name a leader he has anything positive to say about who isn't brutal dictator.