Trump's towering self-image may set the stage for his political undoing
An MS NOW column argues that President Donald Trump's inflated ego, likened to historic conquerors, could precipitate his downfall as his Iran conflict drags on and his popularity wanes.
In a new MS NOW exposé titled Regime Change, reporters recount a conversation in the Oval Office where President Donald Trump compared himself to a roster of historic leaders, from Alexander the Great to Mao Zedong, without acknowledging their destructive legacies. Hayes Brown, the author, contends that such unbridled pride has historically led to ruin, even invoking Ramses II and the poem Ozymandias as cautionary symbols.
He notes that Trump’s advisory team is dominated by flatterers, limiting any corrective counsel. The column connects this mindset to the ongoing, unresolved war with Iran, which has eroded the president’s approval ratings and threatens his influence in the upcoming midterms. Brown concludes that the combination of self-deception and a lack of dissenting voices could spell a significant political setback for Trump before his term ends.
Why it matters
The article highlights how unchecked ego in leadership can affect policy outcomes and electoral prospects.
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