Stopping Trump: A Psychologist’s Prescription for National Healing
The planned June 14 military parade, coinciding with the President’s birthday, exemplifies the grandiose narcissism often seen in powerful political figures. This behavior, mirroring patterns of narcissistic abuse in families, destabilizes institutions through the manipulation of truth and the creation of volatile uncertainty. Such tactics, including policy reversals and crisis manufacturing, aim to control others emotionally and maintain the narcissist’s image. Countering this requires recognizing these manipulative tactics, setting boundaries, and building resilience through collective action.
John Q. Hosedrinker