"This technique injects a misleading or fictitious counter-narrative that can be compelling for people to believe. It can also be confusing: Who's telling the truth, what really happened?"
"Acknowledging wrongdoing threatens their sense of power or control and brings them closer to facing accountability for harmful conduct."
Trump's use of gaslighting and DARVO techniques manipulates public perception, particularly regarding the affordability crisis, which he dismisses as a 'hoax.' Despite rising living costs, he maintains a narrative of victimhood against foreign nations to justify tariffs. This psychological manipulation is effective in deflecting accountability and creating confusion about the truth. Experts note that such tactics are common among narcissists, who resist acknowledging wrongdoing to maintain power and control.
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