Hedge fund manager John Paulson believes President Donald Trump has achieved much since taking office and remains a supporter. : Hedge fund manager John Paulson believes President Donald Trump has achieved much since taking office and remains a supporter of the Republican. "Aside from the messaging, I think he's accomplished a great deal and I'm supportive of him," Paulson said in an "According to Sources" podcast. "Generally, I've been pretty supportive of the policies that he's pursued and, you know, I'd be supportive of him again if he did run for president."