Trump isn’t a narcissist – he’s a solipsist. And it means a few simple things
- Posted on February 8, 2025
- By The Guardian
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Trump isn’t a narcissist – he’s a solipsist. And it means a few simple things
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The president delights in being attacked, since it keeps the focus on him. The press should handle him like parents with an ornery child