On Sunday, former US President Donald Trump experienced an assassination attempt, which resulted in his ear being grazed by a bullet. The Republican nominee was quickly rushed away by the Secret Service agents present at the event. Despite the apparent lack of safety measures during the event, many people criticized it for its potential to turn into another spectacle that would only benefit Trump and further cement his position as a victim in the eyes of his supporters.
In a strategic move, both Trump and others wasted no time in capitalizing on this incident by selling T-shirts and other merchandise that featured the event, suggesting that Trump will continue to emerge victorious from such incidents. This further solidifies the belief among many experts and Republican officials that Donald Trump suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. A key aspect of narcissism is the tendency to play the victim, which has now become a reality for Trump in this case. By being able to claim legitimate victimhood, he will likely use it as leverage to gain further support from his followers.
This event has also reinforced the notion that victimhood plays a significant role in the MAGA movement and the current Republican Party. The Trump campaign is embracing the idea of white victimhood, as many rural white people feel they have lost opportunities due to globalization. This strategy was evident in Trump’s recent decision to choose Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate, signaling a shift towards protectionist foreign policies and a return to an idealized past for the Republican Party.
In contrast, the Democratic Party seems to be stuck in a political mindset that no longer resonates with the current zeitgeist, demonstrated by the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. At 81 years old, Biden’s lack of energy, charisma, and general inspiration are indicative of the failure of current Democratic politics. The party is struggling to suppress its progressive flank, which is growing in prominence.
Given these circumstances, it seems unlikely that the Republican Party will experience the same level of disunity that was predicted earlier in the race. The GOP has long been superior in terms of resources, organization, and ideological unity compared to the Democrats. With Trump’s pride leading the nation towards hell and suffering, as per Christian and Islamic lore, it is inevitable that he will emerge victorious in November.
As Charles Bukowski once wrote in “Lost,” those who escape hell never talk about it and nothing much bothers them after that. The idea of going through hell and back provides the greatest satisfaction known to mankind. This notion can also be found in the archetype of the tree of life, where the roots descend into hell but reach up towards heaven. The path to salvation, as stated in the Bible, is met through experiencing hell.
In conclusion, it seems that Donald Trump’s narcissism and his ability to play the victim will ensure his victory in November, leading the nation down a path of suffering and hardship. However, this may also provide an opportunity for the collective psyche of America to find a better and higher state through the symbolic death and rebirth of its collective pride. The exact nature of this transformation remains uncertain, but it is clear that Trump’s victory will have lasting consequences for the country and its politics.