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The Signs of Mental Illness on Full Display from Donald Trump

While the media often skirts around the issue, there are undeniable signs that Trump’s behavior may be indicative of underlying mental health issues that cannot be ignored.

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 26, 2024
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The Signs of Mental Illness on Full Display from Donald Trump

The discussion around Donald Trump’s behavior has long been a topic of conversation, but as he continues to dominate the political scene, the question of his mental health has become more pressing.

While the media often skirts around the issue, there are undeniable signs that Trump’s behavior may be indicative of underlying mental health issues that cannot be ignored.

The Symptoms in Plain Sight

Donald Trump has consistently exhibited behavior that many mental health professionals have pointed to as red flags.

Some of these symptoms include:

  1. Grandiosity and Narcissism: Trump’s grandiose sense of self-importance is a hallmark of narcissistic personality disorder. He frequently speaks in hyperbolic terms about his achievements, describing them as the “greatest” or “most incredible” in…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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