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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

19 hrs ago

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 19 hrs ago OP

Yes, he knows. Solly Mack 19 hrs ago #1

he knows, but he still calls it FAKE NEWS Skittles 19 hrs ago #2

I don't think so, at least not consciously. I think his narcissism is so entrenched that it prevents him Ocelot II 19 hrs ago #3

And the gate keepers around him Johonny 19 hrs ago #4

Also, if he read anything at all, he might have a clue. LuckyLib 18 hrs ago #11

Do bank robbers edhopper 19 hrs ago #5

No, but I think Trump does know on a deep level it eats at him constantly. Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #7

Trump always edhopper 10 hrs ago #16

I actually don't think he does Boo1 19 hrs ago #6

His ego is an eggshell. The truth is right under the surface. Just a crack and it breaks through. pat_k 18 hrs ago #8

Trenchant and well spoken, friend! AZJonnie 16 hrs ago #13

Wow: Great Analysis! Chasstev365 11 hrs ago #14

Thanks! For the hell of it, I posed this question to Gemini: pat_k 6 hrs ago #17

He thrives on it. C_U_L8R 18 hrs ago #9

"Trump Derangement Syndrome" Locutusofborg 18 hrs ago #10

I think he sees it as a necessary burden for being "Trump" hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #12

He is hated worldwide and giving the USA a bad look. Emile 11 hrs ago #15

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What's your point? Chasstev365 5 hrs ago #19

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Let's start w/shooting activists in the street - TBF 5 hrs ago #22

See ya! Floyd R. Turbo 5 hrs ago #20