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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

8 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 8 hrs ago OP

Yes, he knows. Solly Mack 8 hrs ago #1

he knows, but he still calls it FAKE NEWS Skittles 8 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 8 hrs ago #3

And the gate keepers around him Johonny 8 hrs ago #4

Also, if he read anything at all, he might have a clue. LuckyLib 6 hrs ago #11

Do bank robbers edhopper 7 hrs ago #5

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

I actually don't think he does Boo1 7 hrs ago #6

His ego is an eggshell because the truth is right under the surface. Just a crack and it breaks through. pat_k 7 hrs ago #8

Trenchant and well spoken, friend! AZJonnie 5 hrs ago #13

He thrives on it. C_U_L8R 7 hrs ago #9

"Trump Derangement Syndrome" Locutusofborg 6 hrs ago #10

I think he sees it as a necessary burden for being "Trump" hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #12