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1. Trump is a psychopath. There are a lot of psychopaths in positions of authority.
Sun Oct 5, 2025, 08:40 AM
Oct 5

'1 in 5 business leaders may have psychopathic tendencies—here’s why, according to a psychology professor'

“I am a thrill seeker.”

“I like to get revenge on authorities.”

“I never feel guilty.”

“People who mess with me always regret it.”

"According a study dating back to 2010, there were at least three times as many psychopaths in executive or CEO roles than in the overall population. But more recent data found it’s now a much higher figure: 20 percent."

"Spotting a psychopath: Narcissism involves an unrealistic sense of grandiosity and superiority, manifested in the form of vanity, self-admiration and delusions of talent. Here are the main characteristics of narcissistic and toxic bosses:"

"- They often crave validation and recognition from others. This is primarily because their self-esteem is high but fragile. Bosses who constantly show off are probably desperate for others’ admiration."

"- They tend to be self-centered. This means they’re generally less interested in others and have deficits in empathy. For this reason, they are rarely found displaying any genuine consideration for people other than themselves."

"- They have high levels of entitlement. Narcissists commonly behave as if they deserve certain privileges or enjoy higher status than their peers enjoy."

Continued at link:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/the-science-behind-why-so-many-successful-millionaires-are-psychopaths-and-why-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-thing.html

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