In this episode of Coup Save America, host Sean St. Heart welcomes back guest David Shaw to discuss a crucial but often misunderstood distinction: Trump’s malignant narcissism versus Biden’s early-stage dementia. While corporate media paints a simplistic picture of both leaders in cognitive decline, they fail to explain how these conditions differ fundamentally. Shaw dives deep into how Trump’s condition, diagnosed as malignant narcissism, poses a far more significant threat to democracy, likening it to the character flaws exhibited by historical dictators like Hitler.
Drawing on his expertise in psychotherapy and his latest book, Shaw critiques the corporate media’s obsession with style over substance. Instead of offering in-depth policy analysis, they enable Trump’s authoritarian tendencies by normalizing his behavior and giving his falsehoods equal footing as “the other side of the story.” Shaw also tackles Trump’s disturbing remarks suggesting he wants to end voting, debunking his propaganda that blames migrants for the fentanyl crisis, and highlights how the truth is lost in a barrage of lies and media spin.
This episode is a stark reminder that understanding the psychological profile of our leaders is not just a matter of personal health; it’s a matter of national security. Tune in to hear Shaw’s insights on how Trump’s malignant narcissism impacts his political ambitions, and why this is a dangerous blind spot that Americans cannot afford to ignore.
