Donald J. Trump has stepped up in a big way to help the victims of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey.

The president has pledged $1 million from his own fortune to pay for assistance to storm victims. I applaud the president for the generous pledge. White House press aides say he hasn’t yet decided which charity will get the money, but that he’ll deliver on the pledge in a timely manner.

That is excellent news! Don’t you think? Of course you do!

But … I have to make this simple request of a president known to brag a bit too much on himself.

It is just this: Mr. President, you do not need to remind us of the donation. You’ve pledged it. Decide which charitable organization will receive it. Then just go about doing your job. There’s not a single possible need for you to boast about your personal generosity.

This might be tougher than we imagine for this president. I just hope he resists the temptation to make this kind effort all about himself.