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Rhiannon12866

(262,635 posts)
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 03:21 AM 12 hrs ago

Dr. John Gartner: From a psychological pov Donald Trump has the "essence of evil" - The Dean Obeidallah Show



Dr. John Gartner--the founder of Duty To Warn--joined SiriusXM radio's Dean Obeidallah show where he warned that Donald Trump is "the most pure incarnation of evil that I have ever encountered."

Dr. Gartner explained that Dr. Erich Fromm studied Hitler and coined the term the "essence of evil" to describe him and others whose destructiveness, sadism, and malignant narcissism define them. Gartner sees those very traits in Trump and warns Trump is capable of crimes against humanity. - 07/17/2026.



Dr. Gartner's new book, "A Dose of Enlightenment: The Psilocybin Therapy Revolution in Mental Health Treatment" is now available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510787100?
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Dr. John Gartner: From a psychological pov Donald Trump has the "essence of evil" - The Dean Obeidallah Show (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago OP
I listened to this earlier today after listening to Dr Lee BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #1
Oh, yes! I know her too, even though the OP provided no captions Rhiannon12866 11 hrs ago #2
It may be too late. BigmanPigman 10 hrs ago #3
Trump is pure evil. His bloodlust must be fed daily. Blues Heron 8 hrs ago #4
Evil defines Trump. no_hypocrisy 7 hrs ago #5

BigmanPigman

(55,893 posts)
1. I listened to this earlier today after listening to Dr Lee
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 04:04 AM
11 hrs ago
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1322&pid=121798

Both doctors are very clear but how many Americans will even hear this? If the MSM doesn't show it people will not understand the danger we are in. He is crazy and he wants to destroy the USA. That IS his agenda.

Rhiannon12866

(262,635 posts)
2. Oh, yes! I know her too, even though the OP provided no captions
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 04:22 AM
11 hrs ago

And you're completely right, those who only watch Fox have no idea and it's scary as hell. And even those who consistently vote Democratic may not know the extreme danger that we and this country are in. I have constantly asked myself what is the attraction?? He has done what no president has before, his policies do nothing for the people, makes life harder and regularly puts them in serious danger - as well as alienates the allies that we've had for decades. Who could have ever imagined that we'd have a convicted felon for president?! How do we get the message out there or is it already too late??

BigmanPigman

(55,893 posts)
3. It may be too late.
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 04:59 AM
10 hrs ago

Whatever we do needs to be extraordinary. How do we get to the midterms (I'm working on short term goals then I'll get to long term strategies. A lot depends on the Dems and the media. They need to change their message big time amd fast!

no_hypocrisy

(55,981 posts)
5. Evil defines Trump.
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 08:33 AM
7 hrs ago

MAGA alternately ignores his evil and embraces it. He reflects their hidden proclivities, or perhaps not so hidden.

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