Is Trump Addicted to Attention? Neuroscientist Explains

Is Donald Trump addicted to attention? Is his behavior driven by pathological narcissism and what happens when that “supply” is threatened?

Join Dr. Steven Hassan LIVE with neuroscientist and narcissism expert Dr. Frank R. George to break down Trump’s psychology, narcissistic supply, addiction pathways in the brain, and the escalating risks of malignant narcissism in leadership.

Dr. Frank R. George, psychologist, neuroscientist, and former senior fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a leading expert on pathological narcissism and the neuroscience of addiction. In one of the most widely viewed episodes of Cults, Culture, and Coercion, Dr. George explained how narcissism can function like an addiction where attention, adoration, and power act as a psychological “drug.” Now, he returns LIVE with Dr. Hassan to go deeper and answer YOUR questions in real time.

In this livestream, Dr. Hassan and Dr. George will explore how narcissistic supply mirrors substance addiction in the brain, why figures like Donald Trump appear to require constant attention and validation, and what happens when that supply is disrupted. They’ll also examine how these dynamics intersect with cult psychology, coercive influence, and mass persuasion.

Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience working with cult survivors, this conversation will unpack:

- Why pathological narcissism behaves like an addiction

- How dopamine, reward systems, and reinforcement drive attention-seeking behavior

- What triggers narcissistic rage, collapse, and escalation

- The concept of malignant narcissism and its real-world consequences

- How narcissistic leaders influence followers through devaluation, fear, and control

- Why anyone can be vulnerable to these dynamics

- The role of social media, attention economies, and constant stimulation in amplifying narcissistic systems

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from two leading experts on cult dynamics, undue influence, and the psychology of power and to ask your own questions LIVE. Don't miss it!

Dr. Hassan and Dr. George will also touch on the recent legal rulings against Meta and Google for causing undue social media harm.

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 AM Pacific)

👉 Bring your questions and join the conversation LIVE.

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