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Locutusofborg

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10. "Trump Derangement Syndrome"

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:37 PM

12 hrs ago

Trump is well aware of the hatred. That is why he reframes it as anyone who hates him is mentally ill. Trump uses normal people's hatred of him to motivate and activate MAGAs.

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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 13 hrs ago OP

Yes, he knows. Solly Mack 13 hrs ago #1

he knows, but he still calls it FAKE NEWS Skittles 13 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 13 hrs ago #3

And the gate keepers around him Johonny 13 hrs ago #4

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

Do bank robbers edhopper 13 hrs ago #5

No, but I think Trump does know on a deep level it eats at him constantly. Chasstev365 13 hrs ago #7

Trump always edhopper 4 hrs ago #16

I actually don't think he does Boo1 13 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 12 hrs ago #8

Trenchant and well spoken, friend! AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #13

Wow: Great Analysis! Chasstev365 5 hrs ago #14

He thrives on it. C_U_L8R 12 hrs ago #9

"Trump Derangement Syndrome" Locutusofborg 12 hrs ago #10

I think he sees it as a necessary burden for being "Trump" hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #12

He is hated worldwide and giving the USA a bad look. Emile 4 hrs ago #15