President Donald J. Trump is a narcissist. Plain and simple!
He is incapable of showing empathy. He is incapable of caring about anybody but himself.
In case you are wondering, here are the symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder as described by the Mayo Clinic:
- Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration
- Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
- Exaggerate achievements and talents
- Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
- Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people
- Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior
- Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations
- Take advantage of others to get what they want
- Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
- Be envious of others and believe others envy them
- Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious
- Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office
Sound familiar?
Why does everyone compare Trump’s behavior to a “normal” person or president? Donald, J. Trump is NOT normal. Nor is he demonstrating any presidential behaviors.
Past presidents focused on standing up for the values of Democracy; adhering to the long-standing norms of the office of the President of the United States; trying to bring people together to become a better country.