The paper has two parts. The first presents a diagnosis of Mr. Trump’s
psyche based on publicly available material and informed by psychoanalytic
theory and case studies. It portends that events in Trump’s infancy have caused
irreversible mental disorders. ‘Repudiation of Femininity’ and damage to the
truth, are their inevitable expressions -- among them a fetish, the
psycho-physical origin of his ‘new normal’-- and a “split” psyche bear
resemblance to psychosis. Rational
dialogue about his behavior and speech are futile.
The second part examines why trumpism has emerged as a powerful political and social ‘organization’. The ‘new normal’ consists in lies, fake news, conspiracy theories, ‘ad hominem’ labels, tacit provocation of violence, and obfuscation in the courts. A three-group taxonomy -- normal, hypnotic, psychotic -- of ‘cultural communities’ (Freud’s expression) is used to discuss, analyze, and interpret with experiential knowledge about group behaviors.
The paper concludes that Freud’s thoughts about psychoanalysis of
‘cultural communities’ is important for meaningful dialogue. It would challenge the ‘new normal’ and
contribute to the pursuit for truth; to avoiding subversive behavior; reducing
polarization, hate and violence; and for acceptance of differences of opinions
without restricting freedom of expression and conflicts in ‘cultural
communities’.
Keywords: Trump’s base, Fetish, Split ego, Psychosis, Group taxonomy,
Trump’s herd, Group analysis
©Antti Talvitie December 19, 2021
FULL PAPER, Pdf, 1264 KB, 24 pages.
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