In a nutshell, "projection" is the attributing of one's own unacceptable thoughts or

[Atticus]

opinions or attitudes to others. For example , a klansman might accuse an opponent of racism.

And, just now, I heard Trump criticizing Joe Biden because he "doesn't follow science" and " uses the virus issue for political purposes". ( those are paraphrases, but accurate as to substance )

And, of course, his calling Kamala "nasty" may be used as an example of projection in future psychology texts.

This boy ain't right.

[SheltieLover]

1. He sure isn't!

And getting more desperate!

[Laelth]

2. Yep. That's projection, and he's a master of it. n/t

-Laelth

[RainCaster]

3. Not the master of it, but a slave to it

He can't help himself, just like how he lies so often.