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Ocelot II

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3. I don't think so, at least not consciously. I think his narcissism is so entrenched that it prevents him

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 10:18 PM

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from consciously acknowledging that he is not universally adored. The personality disorder of narcissism is a defense mechanism that protects the ego of a deeply insecure person. If there is any scrap of self-awareness in Trump's subconscious mind that recognizes that he is actually very unpopular, his narcissism steps in and defends that ego, which is why his behavior is so extreme when he's criticized.

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On some level, does Donald Trump realize how much he is truly hated by 100's million of people? [View all] Chasstev365 Yesterday OP

Yes, he knows. Solly Mack Yesterday #1

he knows, but he still calls it FAKE NEWS Skittles Yesterday #2

I don't think so, at least not consciously. I think his narcissism is so entrenched that it prevents him Ocelot II Yesterday #3

And the gate keepers around him Johonny Yesterday #4

Also, if he read anything at all, he might have a clue. LuckyLib 23 hrs ago #11

Do bank robbers edhopper Yesterday #5

No, but I think Trump does know on a deep level it eats at him constantly. Chasstev365 Yesterday #7

Trump always edhopper 16 hrs ago #16

I actually don't think he does Boo1 Yesterday #6

His ego is an eggshell. The truth is right under the surface. Just a crack and it breaks through. pat_k Yesterday #8

Trenchant and well spoken, friend! AZJonnie 22 hrs ago #13

Wow: Great Analysis! Chasstev365 17 hrs ago #14

Thanks! For the hell of it, I posed this question to Gemini: pat_k 11 hrs ago #17

He thrives on it. C_U_L8R Yesterday #9

"Trump Derangement Syndrome" Locutusofborg Yesterday #10

I think he sees it as a necessary burden for being "Trump" hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #12

He is hated worldwide and giving the USA a bad look. Emile 16 hrs ago #15

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What's your point? Chasstev365 11 hrs ago #19

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Let's start w/shooting activists in the street - TBF 11 hrs ago #22

See ya! Floyd R. Turbo 11 hrs ago #20