Donald Trump is “dangerously mentally ill”, a group of experts and commentators has claimed.
Led by Yale psychiatrist Dr Bandy Lee, 27 writers hold forth in a new book that also claims “his madness is catching”.
The Trump presidency, the authors assert, “has created unprecedented mental health consequences across our nation and beyond”.
But not all of the 27 are psychiatric or psychological professionals; the roster includes linguist and media analyst Noam Chomsky, and journalist Gail Sheehy.
A Persistent Loss of Reality
— Dr. Lance Dodes
Because Donald Trump has been a very public figure for many years, we are in an excellent position to know his behaviors—his speech and actions—which are precisely the basis for making an assessment of his dangerousness.
Lack of Empathy for Others; Lack of Remorse; Lying and Cheating
Trump’s mocking the disability of a handicapped reporter, unconcern for the safety of protesters at a rally (“Get rid of them!”), sexually assaulting women, threatening physical harm to his opponent in the election (alluding to gun owners eliminating her), repeatedly verbally attacking a family who lost their son fighting for the US.
Loss of Reality
Trump’s insistence on the truth of matters proved to be untrue (“alternative facts”) is well known, even when such denial is not in his interest.
Rage Reactions and Impulsivity
Trump’s rages have been reported on multiple occasions, leading to sudden decisions and actions.
While there have surely been American presidents who could be said to be narcissistic, none have shown sociopathic qualities to the degree seen in Trump.
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