The King of Chaos
Trump’s Delusions of Grandeur and the Dangers of His Malignant Narcissism
He’s a President. He’s a King. And, Oh Yes, He’s a Malignant Narcissist.
Who are we talking about? Donald Trump, of course.
In his first month back in office, Trump has behaved like an egomaniac—slashing the federal workforce with reckless abandon, threatening allies, and pressuring war-torn Ukraine into submission. He has saber-rattled at tiny Panama and little Greenland, but it’s Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky who has suffered the most from a leader whose grandiosity knows no limits.
A Quick Refresher
In 2022, an unprovoked Russia invaded Ukraine but faced fierce resistance. The U.S. and Europe supplied Kyiv with enough weaponry to stall Moscow’s advance. Now, the Trump administration is negotiating with Russia to force a so-called "peace treaty" on Ukraine—one that would allow Trump’s buddy, Vladimir Putin, to keep the territory Russia seized during the war.
Bad deal? Zelensky certainly thinks so. As the administration aligned itself with Russia, Zelensky called out Trump’s “web of disinformation.” Trump responded, as narcissists do, with a barrage of gaslighting and lies. He:
Falsely accused Zelensky of being a dictator.
Falsely claimed the Ukrainian president has a “4 percent approval rating.”
Falsely insisted Ukraine started the war with Russia.
Absurdly said Ukraine is riding a “gravy train” of U.S. support.
The Madness Doesn’t Stop There
Trump’s narcissism isn’t just evident in his foreign policy—his delusions of grandeur extend everywhere. Need proof? Look no further than these outrageous statements and ideas:
Claiming the U.S. should absorb Greenland. ✅
Announcing that the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed the Gulf of America. ✅
Threatening to take over the Panama Canal. ✅
Suggesting Canada should become America’s 51st state. ✅
Proposing that bombed-out Gaza be turned into a Mediterranean resort. ✅
All of this qualifies Trump as power-mad, but there’s something even more concerning: his outright identification with royalty. On social media, he recently wrote, “LONG LIVE THE KING!”—referring to himself. Yes, you read that right. He called himself a capital-K KING.
Then there’s his barrage of cruel policies, including cutting aid to starving nations. This is a man whose ego knows no limits and whose heart is as cold as ice.
Diagnosing the Narcissist-in-Chief
If you don’t believe Trump fits the narcissist label, consider what psychiatry’s diagnostic manual says. A person qualifies for narcissistic personality disorder if they exhibit at least five of these eight traits:
Fantasies of unlimited success
A belief that they are unique and special
A need for excessive admiration
A sense of entitlement
A lack of empathy
Arrogant or haughty attitudes and behaviors
A belief that others envy them
A tendency to exploit others
On my scorecard, Trump is eight for eight.
Trump supporters might argue we’re not qualified to assess him, but the experts disagree. In October, more than 200 mental health professionals signed a letter warning that Trump exhibits “symptoms of a severe, untreatable personality disorder—malignant narcissism,” which renders him “grossly unfit for leadership.” They added that even a “non-clinician” could recognize what’s wrong with him.
What Can We Do?
As citizens, our focus should now turn to action. Trump’s mental instability demands that we redouble our vigilance and resistance. This is already happening, as constituents protest at congressional town halls. Protest works—especially in swing districts where lawmakers can’t afford to ignore public pressure.
So, join every protest you can find. Join my movement at Country1st.com, Make your voice heard. Keep up the pressure. Because as he wields the power of the presidency, this KING is only going to get worse, until he realizes he was actually naked the whole time.
Mental health professional here: YES, he easily, easily meets the criteria for overt, malignant narcissism. He meets the criteria for another personality disorder, ASPD (ie sociopathy). The two often go together. They are the most dangerous of all personality disorders, because the focus is others' destruction; NPD to shore up one's fragile ego, ASPD because as we all know, sociopaths get their jollies from hurting others.
Perfect score for “Leon” as well. We are doing what we can. Even in very Red District of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Keep up the good fight.