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10. Republicans tend to be into authoritarianism. Also cruelty.

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 03:19 PM

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Trump Supporters Report Having Higher Levels of Psychopathy, Manipulativeness, Callousness, and Narcissism

A study found that Trump supporters report enjoying the pain of others, lacking empathy and having higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism.
SARAH JONES
JUL 24, 2025

https://www.thedailypoliticususa.com/p/trump-supporters-report-having-higher?open=false

Trump supporters report enjoying the pain of others, lacking empathy and having higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism, according to a new psychological study based on two large surveys of U.S. adults.
The Journal of Research in Personality reportedthat psychopathic traits and malevolent disposition predicted an increase in conservative political ideology, whereas a benevolent disposition predicted decreased conservative ideology, which is to sway more liberal ideology.
Conservative ideology was represented “by symbolic and operational ideology and positive view of Trump.”
The study found “psychopathic traits and malevolent disposition predicted increased conservative political ideology,” whereas “Benevolent disposition predicted decreased conservative ideology--i.e., more liberal ideology”.

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I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all] artemisia1 Monday OP

You are 100% correct. Irish_Dem Monday #1

It's a cult Blue Full Moon Monday #2

The problem is.... MarcoZandrini Monday #32

The remaining tRump supporters are a lost cause. They will never admit they were wrong about anything. Whyisthisstillclose Monday #3

They need apron strings to cling to GenThePerservering Monday #4

If only we could get them - and Trump - in a room with a pitcher of Kool-Aid. Vinca Monday #5

I have a magaloon brother in law who lives in AZ kimbutgar Monday #6

I think that is bizarre Skittles Monday #18

She doesn't want to get divorced and is braver than me. kimbutgar Monday #33

sorry, I don't call that "bravery" Skittles Monday #37

That "marriage" is already lost... OhioBack2Blue Monday #28

Sadly you're probably right but my sister in law is committed to staying in that marriage kimbutgar Monday #34

You need to do more research on symptomology of cult *followers* Fiendish Thingy Monday #7

I am very well versed on narcissism and the comfort, security and sureness of a cult, political or religious, attracts artemisia1 Monday #12

Only 0.5-1% of the population meet the criteria for NPD Fiendish Thingy Monday #15

If you read my opening post you should have noted I wrote "TRAITS". Many have narcissistic and sociopathic artemisia1 Monday #17

Dr. Bandy Lee speaks of malignant narcissism as being contagious MadameButterfly Monday #41

John Dean wrote of conservatives in his book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." It's alfredo Monday #24

Yes. Excellent book. Grins Tuesday #56

Obviously you've never heard of Hermann Goring. BannonsLiver Monday #14

Goring would HATE that. mr715 Tuesday #60

... BannonsLiver Tuesday #61

Maybe the better word is "authoritarian;" people who either like being bossed around or enjoy bossing others around. OMGWTF Tuesday #52

I am going with a general idea PATRICK Monday #8

I don't know if they are narcissists but they sure are pathetic losers who blame other people for their shitty lives. Dave Bowman Monday #9

They envy liberals - who they think have it "better than them" kerry-is-my-prez Monday #11

Uh, that is what narcissists do. It is called "scapegoating" and it is classic. /nt artemisia1 Monday #13

Republicans tend to be into authoritarianism. Also cruelty. kerry-is-my-prez Monday #10

That was a fascinating read! ShazzieB Monday #20

Very interesting - Thanks for posting this! Mountain Mule Monday #36

Gratuitous cruelty The Wizard Monday #42

Trump scratches the racist, sexist, anti intellectual, Christo Fascist, and generationally stupid itches. Botany Monday #16

The men in prison for sexual crimes (rape, sexual abuse) were the most avid Trump supporters summer_in_TX Monday #49

I kinda think you're giving them too much credit. Alliepoo Monday #19

Recommended. H2O Man Monday #21

Thanks. Yes, they do "features" and traits even when they don't qualify for a formal diagnosis under the DSM. artemisia1 Monday #25

Right. H2O Man Monday #29

Looks more like a Cluster F personality disorder to me. Blumancru Tuesday #51

As wild as it sounds orangecrush Monday #22

It is no coincidence that Christian Nationalists love spanking and some even believe it should be applied to wives. artemisia1 Monday #27

In the fifties and early sixties corporal punishment was widespread in my town alfredo Monday #46

Basket of deplorables rustbeltvoice Monday #23

YOU ARE RIGHT ON.......... popsdenver Monday #26

So I know some sane MAGA Johnny2X2X Monday #30

I know one too and you're right blue_jay Tuesday #57

Typo Johnny2X2X Tuesday #58

Correct Cosmocat 22 hrs ago #64

Exactly this Johnny2X2X 18 hrs ago #65

I totally feel your "ON EDIT" BaronChocula Monday #31

Another thread i will REC a BILLION times!! bluestarone Monday #35

Thanks! artemisia1 Tuesday #59

In other words agingdem Monday #38

Don't forget the influencers and media personalities that are paid handsomely to stoke it further LiberalLovinLug Monday #39

Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are The Wizard Monday #40

I was thinking about cognitive dissonance as part of the variables. yellow dahlia Monday #48

Amen. (I'm saying that a lot lately.) Joinfortmill Monday #43

I was thinking the same thing yesterday LymphocyteLover Monday #44

Right on! enigmania Monday #45

I just call them . . . AverageOldGuy Monday #47

Definitely! Scrivener7 Tuesday #50

Perhaps, but... Bondor Tuesday #53

OTOH Bondor Tuesday #54

Trump supporters report higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism Nevilledog Tuesday #55

I see the remainder of his hardest core followers in 3 groupings GoodRaisin Yesterday #62

I agree tavernier 23 hrs ago #63

So... his supporters are the Republican party. mr715 14 hrs ago #66

A lot of those are peeling away GoodRaisin 10 hrs ago #67