Neuroscientist & Cult Expert Weigh In On Trump's Narcissistic Spiral

Cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan goes LIVE with narcissism expert and neuroscientist Dr. Frank R. George to examine a question millions of Americans are asking: Is Donald Trump’s escalating behavior being driven by malignant narcissism, addiction to praise, cognitive decline, or a terrifying combination of all three?

Following one of the most viewed episodes of Cults, Culture, & Coercion, Dr. Hassan and Dr. George return for a deeper conversation on narcissistic supply, cult leader psychology, dementia-related disinhibition, and the neuroscience behind Trump's increasingly authoritarian behavior.

Dr. Frank R. George is an internationally recognized psychologist, neuroscientist, and former senior fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) whose work focuses on the brain mechanisms behind narcissism and addiction. In today's installment, Dr. George will explain how narcissists can become psychologically addicted to admiration, praise, and attention, also known as narcissistic supply. Additionally, Dr. George and Dr. Hassan will explore how this addiction model may help explain Trump’s constant need for rallies, loyalty, media attention, and public adoration.

The conversation will also examine how these same traits appear in cult leaders and authoritarian movements, where followers are conditioned to reinforce the leader’s ego, defend the leader at all costs, and mirror the leader’s worldview and behavior.

Dr. Hassan and Dr. George will discuss:

- The psychology and neuroscience of narcissistic supply

- Why some narcissists appear addicted to praise and admiration

- The overlap between cult leaders, malignant narcissism, and coercive control

- How cult followers can gradually internalize and mirror narcissistic behaviors

- The warning signs of malignant narcissism and its destructive repercussions

- Whether aging, cognitive decline, and possible dementia-related decline may intensify narcissistic pathology

- Why dementia symptoms may reduce inhibition and increase impulsive or extreme behavior

- How social media, propaganda, and attention feedback loops amplify narcissistic systems

- How to use care and compassion to help people who are beginning to question Trump or leave cult-like political environments

This livestream combines cult psychology, neuroscience, mental health expertise, and current political analysis to better understand the relationship between narcissism, power, addiction, and influence in modern society.

Bring your questions and join the conversation LIVE.

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🗓️ Friday, May 8, 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM Eastern Time | 11:00 AM Pacific Time

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