"He Floats In And Out of Cognitive Reality" | SHRINKING TRUMP

[@Anyonehearme]

The sad thing about Trump is that even when he is living in reality, he's living a lie.

[@carolinemaybe]

Trump hasn’t lived in reality ever. His life is totally manufactured and always has been.

[@Kenneth-mi7ue]

yeah,ah:"true dat"-live your dream,s;may you remain a while in life

[@WookieX666]

His whole life has been a string of lies and crimes

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@Kenneth-mi7ue Live in an alt-reality and end up in a rubber room.

[@juliaheger-dw6hf]

If a malignant narcissist ever had to face head on their own rotten-ness, they'd be unable to go on living.

[@kbmblizz1940]

Trump acted exactly like the narcissist who felt no empathy for even his supporters.

[@kittykitty435]

I thought I saw a flash of sympathy on his face at the Libertarian convention. Weird but I thought when he was greeted with the first boos, his face looked sad. Sad for himself. Like his people told him he would be welcomed!

[@phylis3917]

Unless it benefits h.

[@desperadox7565]

@@kittykitty435 That's not empathy.

[@kittykitty435]

@@desperadox7565 I said sad and sympathy, not empathy.

[@umelokarnes5460]

​@kittykitty435 sympathy is when you're glad it's not you but you also show pity. I saw disbelief on his face.

[@janriley6340]

As a psychotherapist for over 30 years, I appreciate these discussions. Spot on.

[@ivanasimic2072]

What you say about these.? .. I have no words how to describe it. Experts should teach how these teachings shape the minds, emotions, behaviours of people and talk about it much more publicly. This is real danger!! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3nKhIyrab-Nl6ssi=YMeCOnSmXAjfCvbQ

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Please do share any knowledge possible for us laypersons. We need all the help we can get! ❤️

[@BTJ10]

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[@BTJ10]

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[@maureenbrown6697]

As a fellow layperson, I too love these shows & the discussions. Fascinating!

[@markdrum2392]

Trump: "I haven't change since 1st grade:". That's one of the few times that Trump told the truth.

[@samstewart9249]

Hmmm, that must be the source of the odor everyone has been talking about?

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Yes! 😂🤣

[@DonnaMayStanish]

My former husband, who had a psychotic break in my opinion and a psychopath, had said to me decades ago - a leopard never changed his spots. 😳🤔

[@meganwynn372]

YES.He ups his game by randomly telling the truth.

[@olgaburgos7780]

@@meganwynn372Great, informative

[@oceanrock733]

Vote Blue! We don’t want Fascism or a Nazi Dictator!

[@margaretharper7084]

Why are you telling us this when there’s nothing we can do about it. They’re voting for a sick man

[@veritas41photo]

No, vote independent; don't give either major party a break. Wouldn't it be great if every voter cast his or her vote for anyone other than Blue or Red?

[@Monkey114]

No dictator and Don't tear up Constitution! We will lose ALL FREEDOMS!

[@mariabengtssonviking]

​@@veritas41photo maybe, but in 2028 election, because of the Orange Jesus

[@handmadehearts]

No dictators. No dictatorship. Not even for one day. Not one.

[@meganm1074]

Please do a series on Trump’s followers. This is the crisis facing your country, which remains even when Trump is gone.

[@andreah6379]

I see an awful lot of the same personality traits of Dumpty in his followers. They may not be all malignant narcissists like Dumpty himself, but ppl can still be on the spectrum of narcissistic traits. I also see reichwingers react to each other as though they are part of a tribe--a recognization that they each see in the other reichwingers around them, themselves, like a mirror. That the very crux of narcissism is being self-absorbed as though you looking in the mirror and so taken with what you see you can't look away. To STILL support any Rethuglicon, you have to be just like them. They are a whole tribe of narcissists and/or sociopaths/psychopaths. Watch any true crime show and eventually you will hear from the psyche experts. I've heard them say, "While not every narcissists is a sociopath or psychopath, virtually every sociopath/psychopath is a narcissist."

[@pattibramley3911]

That is exactly what I would love. I was going to ask them to do the same. It is such a bizarre phenomenon to me.

[@phylis3917]

👍🏿👏🏿💕🌎💕

[@janaheiney4974]

❤ this idea

[@stephenmorton8017]

they are just folks that don't understand a country and a SCOTUS requires a right AND a left if it wants to be sovereign. ie; the poorly educated.

[@thinkitthrough8555]

Vote for Joe, not the Psycho.

[@katiehettinger7857]

We will keep putting that phrase in comment sections.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@katiehettinger7857 And hope that UT's big brothers don't see it.

[@mariegeorge8865]

I love this slogan!

[@janejones8672]

Trump needs to shrink away and become insignificant

[@WEAREINTRUBLO]

TRUMP is nothing to

[@dennistucker9081]

Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. The reasons have been given over and over by the podcast here. We must deal with the reality of a permanent situation regarding dementia.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Looks like he is losing weight, probably on Ozempic, so in that sense he is shrinking.

[@denisec.5144]

As far as I’m concerned, Trump has been insignificant since the 1970’s, I couldn’t stand the sight of him back then.🤮

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@WEAREINTRUBLO *too

[@eileentarrant9876]

How dare that lady collapse when I’m trying to give a lying speech 😡

[@phylis3917]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 Yes I am the center of the universe.

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

i know and he doesn’t give a damn about his followers only their votes

[@jodifox2283]

Trump is not well.

[@stuffnuns]

True. He’s lost much of what’s left of his hair in the last six months. He just doesn’t have hair enough left to successfully do his elaborate combover anymore. And, he really looks terrible lately. He looks like a stroke waiting to happen.

[@zachriley7132]

Psychologically, mentally and morally unfit.

[@andreah6379]

Good.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

Neither are t-rumps knuckle-draggers well.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@zachriley7132 TRUTH!!

[@LadybugPhil413]

After watching the Scotland Golf course documentary, I do not think I could think any less of Trump and his oldest son. Absolutely disgusted! For the first time in my life, I'll be voting all BLUE down ballot.

[@alicecrystalpalace]

I watched that too. I was so angry! I have friends and family in Scotland. They hate him. Luckily he is now banned from the UK, since he's a convicted felon. 😊👍☘

[@oldhaglady62]

Oh, I saw the documentary and the follow up..and those poor people, that was so damn heartbreaking what trump did to them….

[@ChristineKennell]

I watched that documentary. They are totally disgusting people.

[@winnepeterson6570]

I’ve watched it too, almost in disbelief. What a hideous monster he is. What’s equally terrible is that Scotland’s government went along with it. Allowed it because why? Well, money of course!!

[@suepall5425]

We were lifetime Republicans as well. We voted for Biden in 2020 and will do so again in November.

[@susanwilliams70]

Now is a convicted felon!

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

Now drumpf has a lot in common with his New York convicted felon buddies.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

Now t-rump has a lot in common with his New York convicted felon buddies.

[@phylis3917]

But not to him.

[@kylermiles495]

Yes, he is! Convicted all day!... A convicted felon! His cognitive decline is apparent and quite noticable!

[@jenniferschramn4095]

We cannot let Trump off no matter what!

[@DonnaMayStanish]

I truly hope and pray 🙏❤️

[@aurora_lax]

It's simple: he's disconnected with what's happening to other people around him

[@Tinasburrito666]

This is a perfect example of who he is. Cruel. He will look at human suffering and watch it with glee.

[@WookieX666]

Or maybe he just doesn't care? Look at the wake of people who's lives hes destroyed

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@Tinasburrito666 I had a malignant narcissist in my family and she is a carbon copy of t-rump.

[@juliaheger-dw6hf]

@@Tinasburrito666 Malignant narcissists are 100% incapable of ever feeling human emotions such as empathy or compassion. They are bloodless robots.

[@nialcc]

He is disconnected from what's happening to himself.

[@joanneclarke771]

Justin Frank, I completely agree about Anita Hill. Thank you for remembering and talking about that injustice.

[@KathySmith-qs7mj]

How can you let him run for President!! He needs mental help👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@elaineburnett5230]

If anyone ever needed a rubber jacket Trump has earned his.

[@jodywho6696]

Wow. So all my thoughts were true. 2016. He is nuts. Vote BLUE 💫🇺🇸✨💙💫

[@DonnaMayStanish]

I absolutely agree 💯

[@robinfarris748]

OMG! Finally. Thank you folks for doing this. So much more helpful than mainstream media.

[@anthony-wk7ux]

I disagree when he got booed.. He showed super thin skin.. Got angry and looked frightened.. Nothing brav or good about this guy.

[@stephenmorton8017]

I like to characterize him as a Richie Rich balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. He's all hot air and thin skin.

[@louisemccoy9410]

He turned bright red and then yelled at them with a demand !! He makes me cringe he denies reality !!!

[@nycatlady2314]

Yes. Many in the crowd said he was a bit threatening. He was mad.

[@randibgood]

​@@stephenmorton8017 He is the physical incarnation of the diaper wearing, crybaby parade balloon they greeted him with on a visit to the UK.

[@cherylreynolds8148]

You can also see a micro expression of contempt.

[@jeffg.3097]

My dad said that he always wondered his whole life how Hitler gained such popularity and power.. until Trump..then all his questions were answered.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

There is a film titled “ The Rise of Fascism in Europe” very similar to the techniques Trump is using… Rallies, propaganda, lies repeated until accepted as truth….

[@catcardinalli197]

While everyone always said “it could NEVER happen here.” I always KNEW it could happen here. It could happen anywhere. We MUST protect our democracy.

[@Tina06019]

These people are voting, and the more we insult THEM personally, the harder they will cling to MAGA and Trump. This is a social group and people don’t want to become outcasts from their social group. This applied to a lot of originally non-Nazi Germans who went along to get along, with disastrous results. I recommend going hard on Trump, and less hard on his followers.

[@ruthslone2992]

The way he lifted the bottle was the first weird thing I noticed. He twisted, crooked his elbow to hold it close, and dipped his head so his lips could reach the bottle. It was like watching a toddler learning how to drink without pouring it down his face, chest…

[@jodywho6696]

Great observation. That is very important. I hope they read your comment. Seriously. My mother had a stroke. And that was a test. I was in the room. ✨

[@shirleyburnett7090]

This has happened many times

[@randibgood]

He has had to use two hands before and the way he held the bottle and turned it up to drink were both very awkward, just like this clip.

[@BarkerT]

He deliberately drank it with one hand because previously he had been mocked for using two hands and this had wounded him.

[@phylis3917]

Good catch.

[@tracymeskel2839]

Donald tRump has no idea what West Point is.

[@Tinasburrito666]

He probably would pronounce it “wesh poahhh”

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

t-rump slept thru his time at West Point.

[@cherylboucher4491]

That ramp at graduation gave him PTSD. He's blocked out West Point.

[@michaelwilliams4677]

Your show is fascinating and terrifying. Would you please consider holding a conversation on the developmental disorders that lead people to support Trump? It's Trump followers, not Trump himself in isolation, who create danger for our society.

[@1ACL]

Good idea

[@jhouse9113]

I think you mean the personality characteristics or vulnerabilities that would lead people to support Trump despite his obvious incompetence. Developmental disorders (like autism spectrum disorder) are not relevant to this.

[@andreah6379]

I personally see an incredible amount of Americans who have the personality traits as their cult leader, Dumpty. I believe that narcissism, and sociopathy/psychopathy is much more common than I ever thought it was. It is well known fact that with any company or business, once you reach management level, you will find higher incidence of ppl in those jobs who have narcissistic and or sociopathic personalities and traits. My mom and possibly dad and dad's family had personality disorders, particularly narcissism. When you're raised with a narcissistic parent, generally you recognize the traits very well in other ppl. And these traits are on a spectrum meaning some ppl have just some traits of the disorder while others, like Dumpty are full-blown malignant. I believe to STILL support this cult, you have to be somewhere on that psychological spectrum of narcissist and/or sociopath/psychopath, too. These ppl seem to feel elated when they are around each other, like they recognize themselves in each other.

[@italythroughmyeyes]

​​@@andreah6379I totally agree with you. Your comment is very well written! Thanks, all the way from Italy! I didn't know about the work place incidents, but makes sense!

[@t.tenney3470]

​@@andreah6379 I agree. I, also, have Narcissists in my family. I've noticed a "recognition" between narcissists. So where do you see all the children other than the Golden Child in this? The Codependents as opposed to the narcissists in Maga....

[@stephaniestockdill3213]

Australia here....Thank you gentlemen, another superb analysis and discussion. Get Justin Frank back on, please. It's incredibly comforting to listen to your show.

[@phylis3917]

💕🌎💕

[@johnsheehan5109]

Doctors, great show. It occurred to me on watching the tape several times that he thought the audience was urging him to drink water and he was genuinely surprised at the crowd's negative reaction when he went ahead and drank the water. It would just never occur to him to offer a helping hand.

[@debc2237]

Or be concerned. Or maybe she wasn't wearing a trump hat?

[@missd369]

Mr. Frank's comments bring to mind my former neighbors. The kids only got attention when they were bad. Consequently, they were bad all the time, with increasing severity.

[@elizabethnorton4451]

Just as Trump said he couldn’t believe he lost to Biden.

[@WEAREINTRUBLO]

No DICTATOR needed

[@hopelight444]

I suspect that when Trump belittled the Libertarian crowd he was speaking more to the MAGA crowd who had invaded, essentially uninvited, and stolen all the Liberatrian delegates' seats up front. He was looking at the faithful, at his cult smiling back at him and cheering. He didn't care that the Libertarians outshouted them. What mattered was that the loyal MAGAs showed up for him, him, him. As a psychologist myself, today's discussion soothed my soul. Mary Trump's book talks about how ill Donnie's (as she calls him) mother was when his younger brother was born two years after DT. Donnie and his brother were essentially left in the home alone during the day while the older children were at school for two years approximately and DT didn't even learn to talk, get poddy trained... just imagine the willful neglect of the father while the mother was in and out of the hospital. His older sister Mary (13 years old) tried to mother them as best she could, bathe them, put them to bed. A wealthy man, Trump's father didn't think it was necessary to hire a nanny. DT's fathering consisted of shouting for a hungry, wet diapered toddler to never cry. HIS mother was a piece of work and her care giving was also brutal and mostly absent (grandma). Maternal grandparents and aunts were in Scotland.

[@phylis3917]

Poor soul, on his way out and don’t know. A sad decline.

[@sueclark9696]

Libertarians actually bounced his MAGA plants from the front row. 😂

[@WWZenaDo]

Your description of the actual response of the Libertarians is exactly right. These two seem to have limited their information about that to CNN and Faux News. 🤦🏻🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

watch project 2025, it’s his plan for the american people and only 29% of people only know about this🤪👋👍🏼pass it on please

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Read Mary Trump’s book, “Too much, and Never Enough” for the true story of Trumps upbringing. 😅

[@marjowag8806]

It's WEIRD how Trump talks about himself in "the third person" point of view.

[@katiehettinger7857]

That's never a good thing.

[@carolinemaybe]

I’ve always thought it’s because “trump” is a creation, a fictitious character. He is an empty suit who mouths other people’s words.

[@yosf5221]

I'd like to hear the doctors address that. He does it a lot.

[@carolinemaybe]

@@yosf5221 if you’re interested these 2 doctors have a new YT show. They break trump down psychologically every week.

[@LolaLaRue-sq6jm]

This is a basic concept of mind control. When he says "Trump is innocent", he is programming the minds of his followers to repeat it word for word. Any good brainwashing expert will tell you this is a fundamental technique.

[@suzedeque]

"They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast." Hotel California

[@It.s-just-me]

"He floats in and out of cognitive reality." And no wonder. Even when he's IN it, he must find that his entire "cognitive reality" is furnished completely with his own lies and deliberate fantasies. What, then, is there for him to hold onto to KEEP him there? How can he even tell the DIFFERENCE anymore?

[@sallyatticum]

I pointed this out to someone yesterday. People lie to him all day and all night reinforcing his fantasies.

[@It.s-just-me]

@@sallyatticum He generates the lies. He is the source. Any lies he's told by others, are his own lies trickling back.

[@nancystowell4877]

He hasn't been able to tell reality from his personal fantasyland for a very long time.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@It.s-just-me Exactly.

[@GOPexorcism-we4mp]

@@nancystowell4877 Since birth.

[@garyfoxall279]

Sounds like both parents were narcissists .

[@lzrd8460]

Will you two be discussing his ‘guilty verdict on all 34 counts’? I find it so creepy that he walked out of court, addressed the crowd and just like a robot started the same ol’ same ol’ hate speech. It’s as if he just can’t think of anything new to say or at least a different wording !

[@MarshaZuberko]

That’s dementia!

[@andreah6379]

Sounds like shock, too. No narcissist, especially malignant narcissists ever believe they will lose, or be told they were wrong...the issues in life are always the other persons problems--never their own. They, Dumpty, thinks he's perfect.

[@andreah6379]

​@@MarshaZuberkoMore like shock. Narcissists never think they are the ones who are wrong, makes mistakes, are guilty.

[@jenniferstone2975]

We witnessed a malignant narcissist who had just suffered a grievous narcissistic injury. His pattern will be to seek narcissistic supply from his fawning cult which empowers him to then threaten and insult.

[@WWZenaDo]

​@@jenniferstone2975 That is exactly what he's doing, now.

[@lauralemire6071]

You guys are officially my favorite “POLITICAL” podcast. Thank you for your book DUTY TO WARN! Big fan! In 2015-16 I unfortunately learned about Narcissistic Personality Disorder in an extremely painful and personal way. Also being a political junkie I immediately recognized the symptoms in Trump. I had volunteered on Hillary’s presidential campaign in ‘08 and President Clinton’s campaign in ‘96. Fighting the political propaganda and misinformation online had actually been helping me recover from my personal narcissistic abuse. My social media posts went back and forth between educating people about NPD and giving examples with Trump’s behavior. You can imagine how crushed I was on election night! Thank you for your great podcasts. I really enjoy them intellectually and you guys also have entertaining personalities. I have been frustrated with the media’s unwillingness to explain Trump’s extreme and dangerous mental health issues by having trained doctors like you come on and talk about NPD, malignant narcissism, anti-social personality disorder, the Dark Triad etc.. They keep trying to give some rational reason for his truly psycho childish behavior! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get a publicist to get you all over MSNBC, CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS etc… I feel like some of his cult followers, who are in the throes of cognitive dissonance, could be saved if you would explain his behavior and why it is so dangerous. George Conway, referencing the DSM, is the only guest out there on all the networks trying to explain this and he is only a lawyer. Perhaps he could get you on the networks! Thank you for all you do!❤

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

watch project 2025, it’s tRumps plan for the future of america and pass it on, i think more people need to see this

[@pattihorigan8700]

My understanding is narcissist don't care whether it's good or bad attention as long as they're getting attention.

[@kenadams5504]

Yes , he isn't bothered as long as he isn't ignored . But narcissists can be bothered if their source of relevance dries up completely .Trump will reach that point if and when his election bid fails .Then he will be faced with having to face the legal consequences that he needs the Presidency to avoid.THEN , we may well see a narcissistic over-reaction . For the moment , its still just a game to him.

[@andreah6379]

Because narcissists have zero self-awareness. They still can hate the boos but love the idea that the spotlight is on them.

[@yosf5221]

I thought they only had self awareness.

[@marylynne9104]

But they do expect adulation from those around them, because THEY are the important one, who is also perfect in every way. Anyone who reacts negatively towards them is both dismissed and held in contempt for not recognising the narcissists’ greatness.

[@marylynne9104]

@@yosf5221- Narcisists are totally self- absorbed, which is different from self-awareness. Andrea means self-awareness as in awareness of their impact on other people.

[@nialcc]

I can't believe I listened to this whole thing. It was fantastic. Thank you Justin for that great quote from Voltaire, it was so very apropos. But then watching this chills the bones. This man could become president again. Stuff of nightmares.

[@eleanorarless1665]

gentlemen,,this is a breath of fresh air listening to you all with such an amazing analysis of how he behaves and also the causes ,,,thank you.

[@am2320LG]

My thanks too 👏👏👏👏👏👍😎😎😎💙💙

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

watch project 2025, scared me, shocked me and i changed my PLANS after watching this, pass it on 😮

[@newnewhutchison991]

I'm a50 yr retired nurse and I agree 💯. Thir is no medication. That's just horrible Lie

[@alainaaugust1932]

Thank you, Dr. Gartner. A fellow professional, I’ve been following your work and implore you to accelerate it. Your words do not appear to have yet forcefully impacted corporate media, legacy media-the “news” that’s been with us forever. An idea for starters: consider asking Rachel Maddow for a signed copy of her book, the most recent one, anything to crack the door open. Also, on YT sites like this please insist they enable captions. This video did not have captions enabled. Your multisyllabic words are critical, but most viewers who are not neuropsychologists need to see the word as well as hear it. These are terms new to most, so after seeing the word, viewers can pause the screen and look the word up. You’re in my prayers. God bless you. Heaven blesses you. Carl Jung warned us about the Shadow, didn’t he.

[@MD-bl6gy]

Ditto.

[@quizasusa3578]

CC button at top right on youtube app enables auto-captioning, not always accurate, but pretty good.

[@jamiekirkpatrick8283]

the APA scared all the media into avoiding any interviews with mental health pros, so says Dr. Bandy Lee who experienced it after The Dangerous Case book came out. Lawrence O'Donnell has done a few with Dr. Lance Dodes but generally it has been a media blackout

[@Poemi10304]

How was Donnie's behavior being effective?? I can't understand that, like I can't understand how Donnie can be considered charismatic in any sense of the word. He's nothing but disgusting and evil in my eyes.

[@cathykrueger4899]

Please talk about the cognitive effect of chronic lying.

[@whyohwhy9679]

I wonder about that too. He's told too many lies to keep them straight, even if he wasn't cognitively impaired.

[@randibgood]

​@@whyohwhy9679 That's right. He constantly contradicts himself. But his CULT45 members will never acknowledge it. They are truly brainwashed.

[@WWZenaDo]

Personally I suspect that the frequent lying either degrades the mental acuity or accelerates the decay. I watched that happen to my late husband.

[@Window4503]

Like more extensively? Because it’s already discussed in the video for a few minutes

[@sandrabailey9589]

Fascinating and rare; an intellectual conversation based on facts and knowledge.

[@mick8888V]

Trump thought he could just give the Libertarians his wide smile, then you see his complete facial expression change to anger when he realizes that his smile didn't disarm them (like at the UN when laughed at)..then lashes out with only 3% every year for you.

[@lisarodgers2194]

Someone passes out a Taylor Swift show. She stops singing yells for help and gets water and tossed it to the crowd.

[@tiredofjimjordan]

As sick as he is it's probably not a stretch

[@terrangelica3505]

She’s a much more suitable leader for the country than 45

[@debc2237]

@@terrangelica3505 I've heard she is kind, too.

[@stephenmorton8017]

And self-made, no loans required.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

That would have something to do with Taylor being a human being.

[@cecelala20]

Please have Justin Frank MD on again. His insight and information is facinating and helpful in understanding trump.

[@joanneb3935]

I thought Trump looked very disturbed at the booing. He isn’t used to that.

[@obgfoster]

Glaring at them!

[@daaaaaave]

I want someone to follow him around to all of his rallies and ask him what the answer is when he's saying his made up math problem. His whole family couldn't figure out 17 times 6 on the Howard Stern show.

[@andreah6379]

He may be shocked because he was expecting them to love him but it really doesn't bother him. He has no self-awareness.

[@deborahdonnelly8423]

@@andreah6379 He’s so delusional that he thinks the people booing are supporting him. He’s not in touch with reality…..which could get him out of his sentencing. Plead insane and every charge goes away.

[@phylis3917]

Must admit I smiled.

[@jacklenshelton2947]

We the people have seen this decline for quite a while!!!!!!!

[@Proteccion_del_Clima]

For many Americans, Joe💙Biden is really the better choice as🇱🇷President.

[@sprig5173]

Even in Australia we hope you reelect Biden.

[@Mushroomstops]

Biden is the better choice for ALL AMERICANS even if many Americans are brainwashed by nasty GOP propaganda and some also by Christian Nationalism. Biden is good for them too.

[@It.s-just-me]

A lot of people are saying that.

[@docinparadise]

For millions of Americans, Joe Biden is the best President of their lifetime. Did you hear his speech today about what he’s been planning and working towards re Israel and Hamas? He doesn’t do knee jerk reactions for a quick political win. He is willing to take a political hit for the longterm benefit of the country and the world. I know he’s not perfect. But dang. If you can be in public service for 50 years and your opponents investigate you for 5 years for any dirt at all, and all they can find is that you love your son…that’s a bloody miracle life.

[@ChrisJeske-s4v]

Joe Biden is the best choice for all Americans. Some of them haven't figured that out yet.

[@elaineisabelle427]

Thank you gentlemen, great show as always.

[@georgefarrington895]

You guys are doing a great job, thanks for sharing your experience. Yep he’s sundowns. Guys he was off that stage very quickly chaps.

[@tomlyle4991]

What is so scary is that despite hard evidence of his decline - half the country will still vote for him in November. This is obvious.

[@ShelleyinBoston]

Your guest is brilliant

[@SnookieCookie]

Just found you. Fantastic show. Lighthearted and also dead-bang serious in just the right amount. Narcissists are destroyers of lives, period. I divorced mine, didn’t vote for this one, and I’m still trying to teach friends and family who’ve not been politically engaged to the level necessary. Thanks! I’ll repost.

[@BeepBoos]

Thanks for your service to the people. We need more truth on the record. 🙏🏼🙂

[@anitapeludat256]

I'm so glad he brought up Trump's mother. I also noticed how much he looks like his mother and her hair especially when she was older. Also, he has her very small mouth and doesn't look like his father in any way.

[@phylis3917]

🙏🏿

[@CherCher711]

Can you have Dr Frank back? He made so much sense. I had forgotten that narcissists value attention - be it negative or positive.

[@bethpent8851]

Dr. Frank explained it so clearly.

[@phonehome7349]

He was certainly not "unflapped" when Obama so brilliantly roasted him at the WH Correspondents Dinner (2011 I think?) Priceless

[@Lonewolfmike]

Another great show. Thank you for all you are doing.

[@leemcclelland2618]

And all of us are seeing it happen in front of us.

[@randyjones9380]

You guys are awesome thanks so much for bringing trumps mental health to light take care and God bless

[@jryan1024]

Let's not forget the fact the Ronny Jackson was demoted from Admiral to Captain before retiring from the Navy. This fact has been put on the back burner from the front pages, but should be spoken of more.

[@dianeowen2971]

I think trump knew he was the only one saluting, but, in his need to be 'right' he wouldn't / couldn't stop, despite how ridiculous it was.

[@amethystrocks6433]

He looked like he was trying earnestly to look like a dedicated patriot. "Look at me! I'm so noble! Make a statue of me!" 🙄😵‍💫

[@stephenmorton8017]

Once again he was doubling down on dumb.

[@Tinasburrito666]

Kinda like how he thought he looked dumb in a mask so he decided to come up with a conspiracy theory that cost 800,000 Americans their lives. All because he didn’t want to wear a mask for aesthetic reasons.

[@randibgood]

​@@Tinasburrito666 That was all about his hair and his makeup. He didn't want the mask straps to mess up his hair and show those scars from his scalp reductions and he didn't want the mask itself to rub his makeup off.

[@pellestorck3776]

The maga crowd will start saluting Amazing grace from now on.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Thank you, Dr Segal and Dr Gartner, for sharing your knowledge, wisdom, opinions and humor. We - need - you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@alicearce2696]

Lady collapses and as the crowd yells water, trump pulls out a bottle and drinks. Here I thought he'd pass water to the lady that collapsed. He always disappoints

[@1ACL]

Wow. I thought you were joking, then saw the clip. 😢

[@docinparadise]

And he actually looked angry that it was interrupting his speech. Just like when he sent that mother and her baby out of the room.

[@Kim-J312]

It's called a decline in mental facilities/cognitive functionality.

[@stephenmorton8017]

Yes he always sinks to a challenge.

[@msanns6467]

It's all about him

[@susanscheifley1263]

I'm so glad you're speaking about the threat and disaster Trump and his supporters

[@gerarddj51]

I offered unsolicited criticism last week. I have none these last 2 weeks. Keep up your incredible work. I appreciate how you are conversing in a collaborative manner. Guests have all been great.

[@TreasureDeal]

Yes, better. Not so much laughter.

[@katiehettinger7857]

Glad Dr. Gartner toned it down, and found his stride. This was a great show. 😉👍

[@shirleyburnett7090]

I agree.

[@perspectivematters9205]

Outstanding topic and experts. Every discussion in this series is essential viewing. Thank you!

[@carolynbarnesjdphd]

This has become my favorite show. It gets better every time.

[@shellygentry4363]

Thank you to John Gartner, and Harry Segal! I feel like I'm less crazy through your words. Ugh.......

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

Please, please please, tell us how long it will take for him to completely implode and just go away.

[@kells4152]

WHY aren't they giving TRUMP this MAGIC INJECTION????

[@stephenmorton8017]

It only works on swamp creatures.

[@marylynne9104]

@@stephenmorton8017 Perfect for Trump then.

[@mariegeorge8865]

😂😂😂 I guess they didn't think of that!

[@dennistucker9081]

I agree with Dr. Frank that it is worse than inappropriate to laugh at Donald Trump. First, Trump is not humorous, even when he smiles. Second, Trump is far too dangerous to be treated with lightsome mirth.

[@Dot-Dot-Dash]

Thank-you Professor Justin Frank!

[@stephenmorton8017]

Agreed, he was very good.

[@crl7413]

Trump buried his first wife, mother of three of his children, on a golf course. The children cannot put flowers on their mother's grave. What is that about?

[@kittys.2870]

Trump used her dead body for a tax write off.

[@OwnedbyCorgis]

There may be things buried in there with her. But that’s a conspiracy theory which I don’t really like. But it makes you wonder because it’s SO odd to do something like that.

[@crl7413]

@@ellenjoy2675Maybe his kids will throw him out in the overgrowth when he finally dies.

[@michaelmeroyers5487]

i know he’s a sick puppy

[@bethpent8851]

And it's a complete mystery how she died. I don't think they care about putting flowers on her grave. I don't think between all 3 of them Ivanka, Don Jr and homely Eric that they have 1 ounce of morals or empathy period. I'm afraid it runs so deep in this family and we already know Malania has no empathy except for her deceased mother and her Father I'm not even sure she has other siblings she carries herself like an only child. I hope I'm wrong and that Barron doesn't have this trait running thru his veins.

[@everwoo]

This is so refreshing! To hear more than the normal “Trump said this” “Trump did that”. To see what he did or said AND then break it down is fantastic

[@caroleknoles3205]

I would love to see mental health professionals address the fact that he seems to sleep very little at night yet seemed to sleep through a lot of his criminal trial.

[@patcee4008]

Maybe it was what is called 'Escapist Sleep'.

[@bethpent8851]

They said he has sleep apnea which unless your using a device to sleep you stop breathing during your sleep so you can have a heart attack or maybe suffocate.

[@CarmenNarvaez-x8r]

He is an eternal nightmare.

[@phylis3917]

Yes but HE is the one who is declining.

[@desperadox7565]

I had the same thought about the water bottle thing. He clearly didn't remember why he'd asked for it, so he just drank.

[@mark-xx1lt]

The first time I watched Trump's rally with the water bottle, I definitely noticed the blank look on his face. He definitely look as though he was totally lost.

[@Jynksz]

Really enjoyed the chat with Dr. Frank. 💙

[@lzrd8460]

You were easy for me to find…because I’m subscribed! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@cliffgaither]

"She alright ?" "She ok ?" If he sounded any more unconcerned he would border on blase.

[@LonelyFarmerScythe]

As a pharmacist, I can confirm that no drug like the drug Donalds has said is being given to Biden. I loved the Flomax comment. I would like to suggest the name (Slo-Max) for this [fictional] medication. In my opinion, Dr. Jackson is in Congress because he can’t properly perform as a doctor. If the stories are true about the drug flowing freely around the White House: first, where the pharmacist required to record, manage and dispense these medications; second, Dr. Jackson got the nickname the “Candyman” for a reason; third, Dr. Jackson should have been dishonorably discharged (if you could do that retroactively), not demoted from his final Navy rank; fourth, and last, if Dr. Jackson was actively practicing medicine while intoxicated, and if he was handing out Controlled Substances and legend medication’s without a prescription, I think he should have his medical license revoked. Thank you for your info on the “mental status” exams. I have been saying for a long time, every time he spouts he “aced” those exams, they aren’t exams that can be “aced”. They are intended to be diagnostic, if I am remembering correctly, right? My dad had bone spurs. Once there, they don’t just go away. If he had bone spurs, they would have worsened as he gained weight and there would be no way in hell that he could complete 18-holes of golf day by day. He really is NOT a person who should be President! History will condemn us for allowing a draft dodger, pathological liar, narcissist, misogynist, and xenophobic (and, more) person to become President! And, now, another black mark in history, that same twice impeached, majorly mentally compromised president, (who tried to overthrow his own government) is a convicted felon, and still facing more indictments in multiple states, which include stealing government secrets, and violating espionage laws (allegedly). Yep! 2017-2021 were some dark times, ([in Trump’s voice] some might say the darkest times we have ever seen. Possibly, um, probably the darkest period ever).

[@joanneclarke771]

I so relate to Dr. Segal’s frown and sighs.

[@marceechristensen2533]

I love you guys. I have just been kicked off 3 times with my comments. My comments were centered around Democrats fighting against Trump

[@mariegeorge8865]

I don't understand their criteria for warning us that we will get kicked off. There's nothing dangerous in the comments.🤨🧐

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Thank you ❤️💯

[@lightstone495]

I would like to see them address the more important questions, which are "Why do so many people buy what tRUMP is selling?" and "How do we get those people to apply more critical reasoning to all the BS he spews?"

[@andreah6379]

Critical reasoning and the conservative brain are strangers to each other. Scientifically, it is actually a fact that if you are all-in for conservative reichwing, the part of your brain that lights up, excites you is the Amygdala aka: the lizard brain as it governs primal instinct for "fight or flight." That means that it will be strong negative emotions that motive these ppl. Emotions like hate, anger and fear get conservatives worked up. It's emotions and NOT critical thinking skills that reichwingers are attracted to. They base their votes on emotions, unlike Democrats who really do typically use critical thinking skills and logic. Why do you think so many conservative reichwingers watch FOX, OAN, Newsmax, RAV any reichwing hate+lies TV as obsessively as they do? Because rw billionaires know what Hitler's minister of propaganda in WW2, Joseph Goebbels knew: That there are ppl that can be manipulated and deceived into turning against their own kind using strong negative emotions + big lies. Same fascist playbook that Hitler used, FOX & every other reichwing channel uses. Nothing new.

[@k_m_SFbay]

Keep on doing what you do, guys… We’ll keep on watching.☺️💙🙌🏼

[@cathykrueger4899]

The water incident you interpreted is exactly the way I saw it.

[@micheleconner5083]

The way 45 doesn't stand up straight but leans forward at the waist,like he's about to fall forward. That's also a sign of frontal lobe dementia. Hes done that leaning thing for quite a few years now. Did it all in his presidency.

[@generalputnam2990]

Regret I missed your lvestream. But absolutely concur with your observations re the water reflex. More than Narcissism, it's reflexive. And his reflexive denigration of the Libertarians the classic response of an abusive Malignant Narcissist.

[@ericaknesek3266]

I luv Dr. Frank ! His book is great Trump on the couch.

[@elizabethnorton4451]

Fantastic segment. Packed with much needed information on Trump’s psychopathology.

[@Cariad247]

Really appreciated this....educated coherent and sensible. All the things MAGA are not.

[@grumpykat2909]

Trump have said "Water is wet, from the standpoint of water". 🤨

[@alicecrystalpalace]

I remember that one... 😄 omg...

[@Joe_Narbaiz]

Is water really wet or does whatever object it touches beomes wet? Either it is the standpoint of water or the standpoint of the object.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Another genuis observation...

[@bridamc3493]

He's melting in front of our eyes. Ding Don.

[@aesea57804]

Even the booing-that’s ok! Because it’s about him. Everything is about him so all is good.

[@brbobok9425]

DR. SEGAL... I agree with your water assesment... it was like he heard the word water.... to him he thought someone was reminding him to drink water.... Question... Why is the family not getting help for him. He is obviously not well...

[@jonathanhmcauley]

In the water sequence I'm reminded of poor Lawrence Harvey in the Manchurian Candidate - there's a subliminal trigger out there somewhere

[@TheGodpharma]

The water incident was very interesting. I think your analysis could be spot-on.

[@Danigys]

IMPORTANT: Instead of displaying just names, please add “Dr.” in front. It will give new viewers a better understanding of who the speakers are and the importance of this podcast.

[@debc2237]

"Dr." is used in all sorts of categories; actual degrees and qualifications would be more useful.