Thread by @shaunmicallef, Grandiose sense of self-importance; exaggeratesachievements and talents, expects to be recognized as [...]

Shaun Micallef

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Grandiose sense of self-importance; exaggerates
achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior
without commensurate achievements. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/13/trump-coronavirus-meltdown-media-authority?CMP=share_btn_tw">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...

Wounded by media scrutiny, Trump turned a briefing into a presidential tantrum

President lashed out at reporters, swiped at Biden and refused to accept that he had put a foot wrong in coronavirus response

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/13/trump-coronavirus-meltdown-media-authority?CMP=share_btn_tw

Preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power,
brilliance...

Believe themselves “special” and unique and can only be
understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people.

Requires excessive admiration.

Has a sense of entitlement and unreasonable expectations of especially favourable treatment or automatic compliance with their expectations.

Interpersonally exploitative.

Lacks empathy.

Envious of others or believes that others are envious of
him or her.

Arrogant and haughty.

The 9 criteria for a Narcisistic Personality Disorder (DSM-IV). Apparently, you only need 5.

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