President Donald Trump recently claimed he has been treated more unfairly than any other president in history. Never mind that others have been impeached…or assassinated. He is being bullied. He has been called names. It’s just not fair.
It doesn’t get much more narcissistic than that. Narcissists love to make themselves victims, particularly when their once seemingly adoring public starts to turn on them. This creates narcissistic injury, which is completely intolerable to those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. How dare others reveal the truth behind the false facade! How dare anyone come to realize the narcissist’s true, underhanded intentions!
Trump has gotten a lot of press regarding the assumption that he is a textbook narcissist, including articles related to how he has gaslighted the nation and constantly displays clear signs of malignant narcissism. But, like a stereotypical narcissist, Trump is unable to logically defend himself. Instead, he deepens the hole with irrational statements.
This is precisely why it’s mind-numbing to live with an individual with this disorder. No matter the irrefutable evidence that’s presented contradicting their outlandish sentiments, narcissists cannot recognize that their reactions are unprecedented. Individuals walk on egg shells so as not to upset the narcissist, because there’s no telling how he or she will will respond when not in the limelight. And, even when others are made privy to their pouts, there is still no predicting the extent of the narcissist’s fury. Look at all of the crazy nonsensical decisions Trump has been making since his approval rating flopped, as if in a fit of narcissistic rage. Imagine what someone with less media attention would do under similar circumstances!
Media coverage of Trump’s alleged behavioral disorder has provided great insight into NPD and associated victimization. Check out some of the following for additional resources on the topic:
A Psychologist Analyzes Donald Trump’s Personality
Trump and the Pathology of Narcissism
Trump is gaslighting America — here’s how to survive – Business Insider