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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

What Happens When a Megalomaniac Begins to Fail

Donald Trump's recent behavior reflects an explosion of ego and megalomania, mirroring autocratic patterns that breed paranoia, entrenchment, and belief in propaganda.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's power may already be falling apart as he steps on common authoritarian pitfall - LGBTQ Nation

Authoritarian megalomania, insulated by loyalists and propaganda, drives risky, self-reinforcing actions that erode approval and can precipitate autocratic backfire.
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