‘Psychopath or sociopath?’ Conservative worries Trump has proved he’s ’emotionally broken’
Donald Trump is facing growing criticism after his comments about filmmaker Rob Reiner’s death. On Tuesday morning, a well-known conservative writer questioned whether the president is mentally fit to lead.
Jim Geraghty, a columnist for The National Review, wrote a very blunt opinion piece saying that Trump’s words show that “something is deeply wrong” with him. Geraghty even wondered whether the president’s behavior is closer to that of a psychopath or a sociopath.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele reportedly died in a shocking tragedy involving their son. Instead of responding with sympathy or care, Trump made remarks that many people found upsetting and inappropriate. Geraghty said that Trump’s reaction shows long-term warning signs about his personality and leadership style.
He described Trump as someone who cannot let go of personal grudges, holds onto anger, and often posts angry late-night messages online. Geraghty wrote that Trump does not pay attention to important details, acts without thinking things through, and behaves out of spite or anger rather than reason.
According to Geraghty, Trump also judges people based only on how they treat him. If someone compliments him, he sees them as good. If someone criticizes him, he sees them as bad. Geraghty argued that this mindset makes it impossible for Trump to judge people fairly or morally.
The columnist then raised a serious concern: Trump controls the nuclear arsenal while at the same time pushing aggressive military actions around the world. Geraghty questioned whether someone who acts so emotionally should have that level of power, calling it a risk to national safety.
He noted that Trump supporters may still stand by him because they like his policies or because they are glad they voted for him. But Geraghty said that one thing people cannot honestly claim is that Trump is a “good and decent” person.
Geraghty also connected Trump’s behavior to everyday issues Americans are facing. He pointed out that Trump’s lack of empathy toward the Reiner family is similar to what many people feel from him regarding rising living costs. According to the columnist, this emotional distance may help explain why the president has such low approval ratings on the economy.
