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POSSIBLE REASON WHY TRUMP IS DEPLORABLE?

Ever wonder why Donald Trump acts the way he does?

For example, why does he lie so much?
Why is he so vindictive? “Through April 25, according to National Public Radio,  a vengeful Trump has targeted more than 100 of his perceived enemies.”
Why does he seek revenge so much? He uses the US Government, which he now controls, to remove people. “About 300,000 United States federal civil service layoffs have been announced by the second Trump administration,^[2] almost all of them attributed to the Department of Government Efficiency.^[3][4] On August 26, 2025, the Partnership for Public Service said just under 200,000 federal workers had already left their jobs.”

Score Card’s opinion of Donald Trump is that he might have a condition called narcissistic personality disorder NPD.

Narcissistic personality disorder has these characteristics:

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.

Symptoms for you to see if Donald Trump might have any or all of these: (You help decide.)

1. Feels that they deserve privileges and special treatment.

2. Have an unreasonably high sense of self-importance and require constant, excessive admiration.

3. Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements.

4. Make his achievements and talents seem bigger than they are.

5. Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate.

Many mental health experts have suggested that Donald Trump’s preoccupation with fantasies of success, power, and brilliance is a symptom of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). While no diagnosis has been formally made by a professional who has personally examined him, his public behavior is often cited as a textbook example of the traits associated with NPD. 

6. Believe he is superior to others and can only spend time with or be understood by equally special people.

 Many mental health professionals and analysts have asserted that Trump’s behavior aligns with the diagnostic criteria for NPD, including a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a belief that one is “special” or unique.

7. Trump is critical of and look down on people he feels are not important.

Because Trump is, from his boots to his bones, the very essence of a bully. His father was emotionally abusive and told them that there were only two types of people: winners and losers. To Trump, anyone who isn’t rich, famous, or a tyrant is a loser.

8. Expect special favors and expect other people to do what he wants without questioning them.

President Trump and those who serve him do favors for themselves and those they consider friends, often at the expense of ordinary Americans who placed their faith in him.

9. He takes advantage of others to get what he wants.

AI: “Claims that Donald Trump takes advantage of others to get what he wants are based on a long history of business practices, lawsuits, and political actions that critics have cited to support this view. Supporters, on the other hand, often frame these same actions as strategic, results-driven, and beneficial for them.”

“Since the 1970s, Trump and his businesses have been involved in over 4,000 legal cases, many of which involve accusations of taking advantage of others.”

10. He has an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others.

“The danger of narcissism is primarily in the tenth criteria. A lack of empathy. Not knowing, or not caring about, the pain that you cause others. Acting without regard. This is at the heart of all bullying behavior …“

11. He is envious of others and believe others envy him.

Assessments that Donald Trump is envious of others and believes others envy him are commonly cited by journalists, commentators, and psychologists, though a formal diagnosis has not been made.

12. Behave in an arrogant way, brag a lot and come across as conceited.

13. Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office.
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Further Sources:

• Donald Trump Has a Mental Health Problem and It Has a Name

• The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, a book published in October 2017, 27

• Stop saying Trump has narcissistic personality disorder, says psychiatrist who defined it
• In a letter to the New York Times, Frances, a retired Duke University professor, wrote that Trump “may be a world-class narcissist, but this doesn’t make him mentally ill, because he does not suffer from the distress and impairment required to diagnose mental disorder.”

Based on recent and ongoing psychological research, the motivation and characteristics of Donald Trump’s supporters involve a complex mix of personality traits, cultural anxieties, economic concerns, and a strong sense of group identity. Studies from 2024 and 2025 have further explored these factors, with some identifying a core group of highly loyal followers exhibiting distinct psychological traits. 

Personality and disposition

Psychological research has focused on personality factors that differentiate Trump supporters, especially the most loyal followers, from other voters.

• “Dark” personality traits: Recent studies have found that individuals who view Trump favorably are more likely to score higher on traits associated with the “Dark Triad,” which includes psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. These traits reflect manipulativeness, emotional callousness, and entitlement.
• Lower empathy: This research also suggests that Trump supporters tend to report lower levels of empathy and may exhibit “dissonant empathy,” or a seeming enjoyment of others’ pain.
• High conscientiousness (for loyalists): A 2024 study in Political Psychology found that Trump’s most loyal followers, who make up about 10% of the population, score high on conscientiousness, particularly the “self-discipline” facet. This reflects a tendency toward loyalty, persistence, and reliability, and is distinct from the general trait of conscientiousness often linked with traditional conservatism.
• Low openness: Loyal supporters also tend to have a low degree of “openness to experience,” meaning they are less curious, original, or interested in new ideas. 

Societal and cultural anxieties

Many psychological studies emphasize the role of broader societal anxieties and perceptions of threat in driving support for Trump.

• Authoritarianism: A core factor identified early in Trump’s campaigns is authoritarianism, a personality style sensitive to threats against the social or moral order. Trump’s “I alone can fix it” message and “Make America Great Again” slogan strongly appeal to voters who seek a strong leader to restore order.
• Group dominance and prejudice: Research consistently shows a link between support for Trump and a desire for one’s in-group to dominate out-groups, a concept known as Social Dominance Orientation (SDO). This is often tied to higher levels of prejudice against immigrants and other minority groups.
• Cultural displacement fears: Some white working-class voters were swayed by fears of cultural displacement, with those feeling like “strangers in their own land” more likely to support Trump.
• White identity politics: The importance of white identity has also been a key factor, with a 2024 UCLA report noting that white support for Trump was highest in counties with low immigration, contradicting his anti-immigrant rhetoric. 

Economic and political drivers

While personality and cultural issues are significant, economic and political factors remain central to many supporters’ motivations.

• Policy over character: For many voters in the 2024 election, policy alignment was a higher priority than a candidate’s character. Exit polls showed that while voters had reservations about Trump’s personality, they prioritized his policy platform on issues like the economy and immigration.
• Economic concerns: In the 2024 election, economic policy and inflation were key motivators for Trump voters across various demographics, including some Black, Latino, and young voters.
• Dissatisfaction with the opposition: Voter disappointment with policies associated with the Biden/Harris administration was a notable factor, with some voters associating it with economic strain.
• Distrust of institutions: Trump’s rhetoric against elite institutions, including the media and academia, resonates with voters who believe the system is rigged against them. Studies of the most loyal supporters show that they believe the media disrespects Trump, validating his “us vs. them” framing. 
  
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