Donald Trump has a 'dangerous messiah complex' | Matthew Parris

"Trump has an incipient messiah complex. In a world leader, that's a really dangerous thing."

The bravery Trump showed after the attempt against his life is "impressive" but was driven by a "messiah complex", says the Times's Matthew Parris.

[tomburroughes]

I liked the US governor who once said that there is reason why Trump hasn't read the Bible: he's not in it.

[bobstephenson]

One of the most fundamental differences between US and UK politics is religion, if a British MP claimed God had sent him to save the country, he’d probably end up getting sectioned!!!

[dave-hprf]

I am not American but Australian retired war vet, Some things that worry me about Trump, 1 he will leave NATO, 2 he will not support Ukraine 3 any Defense agreements with Australia will not survise.If he leaves NATO and drops support for Ukraine NATO will have to intervene that would create a larger conflict where America could be involved.At this time the only lives being lost are thousands of Ukraine civilians and troops fighting the illegal invasion and does it mean that America no longer recognises international law.You are proclaimed as the greatest Democracy ever yet have no concern over an illegal invasion of a free nation.We in Australia as a long time ally wonder if America would honor defense agreements and help us when China Launches its invasion of Australia and the genocide that would follow, the same fate awaits Ukraine.

[lindakelley]

We officially entered the "twilight zone" when Trump came down that escalator..Joe gave us his all, we needed to give our all to him. He did 18 events in 10 days after the debate, was in a different country or state every day. Most 60 year olds couldn't keep that grueling schedule. And pass the most meaningful legislation in decades.

[muleface]

A messiah complex would imply that he has some beneficent motivation. I suspect he's closer to being a garden variety sociopath. I don't see any evidence that he's interested in anything other than his personal aggrandizement.

[davethoroughgood]

How come God can help you dodge a bullet, but he can't stop it being fired in the first place?

[WilliamMacDonald-os]

I am Canadian and, the USA is a different planet to us. They frighten me.

[missshroom]

There is a HUGE group of people that go to church to be forgiven for the way they live during the week. Unfortunately

[carpenter]

Give me a break, he's a common grifter, a pathological liar, and a worshipper of money.

[judyjackson]

Trump is like a cult leader. To his followers, he can do no wrong.

[beltigussin]

I wonder what Americans will do when they realize God isn't American.

[martynlewis]

Neither Biden nor Trump are fit for office. Disregarding their individual political allegiances, Biden is too old but, in his day, I believe he has been a much more intellectually capable leader than Trump could ever hope to have been. Trump is only slightly behind Biden in age but he is unashamedly ignorant about everything, his decision process is driven by whats good for him.

[judyjackson]

I remember toward the end of Trump's presidency, the secret service were at the end of their ropes. They felt like a babysitter that had to deal with this terrible toddler. It was such a relief when he went. And he spent America's money like it was limitless.

[AcesAndNates]

The RNC was one part Wrestlemania and two parts Nuremberg, in color.

[Hamish_A]

The huge danger this time is not so much trump himself, but project 2025 and all that entails.

[holliejohnson]

Laughing at the line He’s not the messiah he’s a very naughty boy just about sums up the cultural difference between the US and the UK.

[lesterfalcon]

I don't understand how people can be saying he was blessed by God, but turning a blind eye to the same god sacrificing former firefighter and father of 2, to loose his life.

[giorgiosanguineti]

The whole Trump/Vance story is terribly depressing

[beltigussin]

To the guy who said Don Trump was president snd the sun continued to shime. Talk to his advisors and Jan 6. Did this guy watch the news

[notpub]

Why didn't God save the firefighter?