Donald Trump

Researchers found that voters’ authoritarian tendencies influenced how they judged the psychopathic traits of 2016 presidential candidates. Those high in authoritarianism were more likely to view Trump favorably and Clinton as psychologically disordered—and vice versa.

Narcissism in political leaders may have roots in childhood. A recent study explores how Hitler, Putin, and Trump experienced similar emotional trauma and parenting styles that contributed to unhealthy narcissistic development and shaped their political personas.

The belief that only conservatives prefer authoritarian leaders is upended by new research showing ethnic minorities—regardless of political affiliation—are more supportive of strong leadership than White liberals. The study suggests generalized trust is a key psychological factor.

The attempted assassination of Trump didn’t ignite partisan fury—instead, Republicans became less supportive of political violence and more united, while Democrats’ attitudes remained unchanged.

Ever noticed Donald Trump's frequent pointing? A new linguistic study reveals it's not just random.

A study on the 2020 U.S. election examined how perceived dark tetrad traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism) in Trump and Biden influenced voter behavior. Perceptions varied by political affiliation and impacted candidate support, with psychopathy and sadism decreasing it.

Trump supporters with strong personal loyalty (identity fusion) were more likely to believe his election fraud claims, which further deepened their loyalty and led to greater support for his policies and dismissal of his legal troubles.

Donald Trump's unexpected rise to the presidency in 2016 defied conventional political norms, driven by his populist appeal and unique communication style, which has since become a focal point for research into the psychological and social factors behind his supporters'...

A new study has found that Trump's tweets and rally speech strongly correlated with escalating violence during the Capitol riot, with feedback loops between online rhetoric and on-the-ground aggression amplifying both the severity and duration of violent actions.

Donald Trump’s speech is uniquely distinct and divisive among modern presidents, marked by shorter, simpler sentences and frequent antagonistic language, especially toward opponents, setting his rhetorical style apart from both Republican and Democratic predecessors.

A new study has found that in Alabama’s rare incumbent-versus-incumbent GOP primary, alignment with Trump’s MAGA movement outweighed traditional incumbency advantages, leading to a narrow win for the more MAGA-aligned candidate.

New research suggests that anti-Asian sentiment, driven in part by Donald Trump’s rhetoric and Fox News coverage, resulted in higher unemployment and wage losses for Asian workers in face-to-face jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers have found that Donald Trump’s widespread claims of electoral fraud after the 2020 presidential election led to a short-term reduction in turnout among his supporters in Georgia’s 2021 Senate runoff.

Trump's tweets calling for the "liberation" of states during COVID-19 lockdowns led to increased rule-breaking and arrests, according to new research, highlighting the influence of political messages on public behavior.

A new study suggests that Donald Trump’s claims of mail-in voting fraud influenced right-wing populists in Canada, increasing their distrust in mail-in voting despite Canada’s secure election history. This highlights cross-border effects of political rhetoric.