I read two impressive lists on line. The question of how many of these attitudes and behavior can be found in Donald Trump I will leave to the reader.
Nigel Barber, PhD. “Does Trump Suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder?” lists the following as possible symptoms in a person suffering from narcissism:
- Grandiosity with expectations of superior treatment by others.
- Fixated on fantasies of power, success, intelligence, attractiveness, etc.
- Self-perception of being unique, superior, and associated with high-status people and institutions.
- Needing constant admiration from others.
- Sense of entitlement to special treatment and to obedience from others.
- Exploitative of others to achieve personal gain.
- Unwilling to empathize with others’ feelings, wishes, or needs.
- Intensely jealous of others and the belief that others are equally jealous of them.
- Pompous and arrogant demeanor.
The Wikipedia article “Demagogue” lists the following as the “methods by which demagogues have manipulated and incited crowds throughout history”:
- Scapegoating
- Fearmongering
- Lying
- Emotional oratory and personal charisma
- Accusing opponents of weakness and disloyalty
- Promising the impossible
- Violence and physical intimidation
- Personal insults and ridicule
- Vulgarity and outrageous behavior
- Folksy posturing
- Gross oversimplification
- Attacking the news media