Why Does a Portion of the American Population Hate Trump
By DB
@dgobucks226 (36943)
October 13, 2025 1:38pm CST
President Trump has been a "lightening rod" for a lot of criticism during his terms in office, but one thing I bet he did not foresee, was a condition called Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). Which begs the question: Why does part of the country hate the president so much?
In my view, much of the hatred is based on Trump's personality and presidential style. In addition, those who object to the President's policies have been swayed by the media's misrepresentation and outright "gaslighting," of his objectives. However, that being said, Trump does have many character flaws (as we all do) which are magnified being in the political spotlight.
Therefore, let's take a look at some of Trump's behavior that not only turns me off, but other people too:
1. THE NEED TO BE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION- Although Trump takes more questions from the press than any president in history, this can come across to others as craving recognition and the need to always be in the limelight.
2. OVERSIZED EGO- His need to dominate conversations overexplaining and repeating his views. His repetition can be tedious for sure in making his points. Something else which can be annoying is how he often compliments his cabinet members performance but expects them in turn to praise his leadership and vision.
This need for flattery and seeking external validation can be a turn off.
3. CONDESCENDING ATTITUDE- Oftentimes Trump will put down the mainstream media with comments like "Fake News" or calling a reporter's question stupid. He also puts down Democratic leaders with terms like "low IQ person." These insensitive and childish comments show a lack of maturity.
4. EXAGGERATOR- Trump often boasts his policies will be the "best ever." This comes across as being a braggart, not an endearing trait. He also will inflate numbers on policy issues for effect. Although the numbers always accurately reflect an improvement for the better, it allows him to be criticized by media fact checkers who take what he says literally.
5. SELF-PROMOTER- The President thrives on being in the public eye, craving attention and being the "star of the show." Oftentimes it's through flamboyant and incendiary statements to bring an issue to America's attention. Or engaging in attention-grabbing antics. These actions leave him open to attack by the Democrats and legacy media.
***But in spite of this negative behavior Trump got elected twice? You could blame the other candidates for being poor choices for president, but I think it's more than that. I believe enough people saw that many of his policies were based in "common sense." I also think enough of the electorate wanted a non-politician, an outsider, someone who would actually get results, fix problems, and yes, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. That acronym is not a bad thing, "it's a good thing" (as Trump would say). It's just that MAGA has been wrongly tied to a president's behavior instead of an ideal.
Look, I'm not always in agreement with Trump's behavior, but I favor many of the Administration's solution to problems the country now faces following 4 years of Joe Biden. And although flawed, (what leader isn't) someone who fights so hard for world peace, and prosperity and safety for its legal citizens at home, deserves better from the press and the Trump haters. It's easy to get caught up in the Trump "hyperbole" and dislike how he says things, but one must be objective and base the administration's performance on what is accomplished.
***Finally, congrats to the Trump Administration for achieving a cease fire in Gaza and getting the remaining living hostages back. Just incredible! Although there is no permanent guarantee dealing with a terrorist group like Hamas, even TDSers should acknowledge Trump's efforts to stop the killing in the Mideast. Biden couldn't achieve it, and "word salad" Harris definitely could not.
And for those still filled with TDS here is a (not so) Fun Fact:
---Medical studies document that chronic anger can dramatically shorten life expectancy. So, watch out Democrats, liberals, and TDSers, hatred of all things Trump is detrimental to the body, the mind, and the soul. 
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6 responses
@LeaPea2417 (38536)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19h
He is not perfect. I honestly think if had remained a Democrat and not ran as a Republican, the Democrats would like him a lot more.
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@kaylachan (79875)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17h
You said it right. People hate Trump for not being their ideal president, but I also agree with you. He's done a few good things. Kinds of how my husband stunbbled upon political news, looking for the weather. The left were blaming the right as usual for our problems in health care and such. Saying the current govornment shutdown is designed to give some people a vacation. After that it shifted and there was a speach the president made addressing some of the issues, and my poor husband (who forgot what day of the week it was) goes 'see the President cares, he's not off playing golf'.
I had to tell him it was Saturday and the speach wasn't happening live, but in it, Trump wasn't pointing fingers. He was trying to promote change as he's always done.
@TheHorse (231340)
• Walnut Creek, California
19h
It's weird. Love and hugs and an optimistic attitude can increase oxytocin levels, reduce cortisol levels, and lead to a longer and healthier life. But chronic hatred, and the desire for revenge, can be motivating, giving life meaning. So the fluffy Liberals can dance through the daisies, love everyone, pat themselves on the back, and live forever. And people like Trump can be motivated by their hostility and bitterness and live forever. Oops. In the end, we break even.
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@aninditasen (17692)
• Raurkela, India
53m
Election is no more fair these days. In India there's lot of rigging and fake votes. The ruling government creates lot of fuss regarding voter id card due to which most old people can't vote.
@porwest (109170)
• United States
1h
I think that's a huge part of it. The media and how they portray Trump. At the same time, I don't think the hatred is as widespread as the media would have us believe either, and of course, you can go by the fact that he did, in fact, win a second term and even though it was not technically a landslide, you can easily classify it as one.
He won every single swing state and took nearly every voting bloc normally associated with Democrats. That's at least a rout.
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1) No doubt Trump likes to be "visible." But I think when it comes to his media presence as president, it comes from a place of transparency more than anything. He wants people to be engaged with their government, which I think he feels is important and was lacking before. If we can see what they're doing, we have much more to go on when we make a decision at the polls. It also allows him to have a bit more control over the narrative as well, and I think that's a good thing. They can only spin so much, and if it's live, it's hard to edit things down to the narrative the media prefers.
2) His oversized ego has always been a pillar of his success, though. It is what made him hugely popular BEFORE he became president. The question I have is why was he popular then but not now? So, is his ego the problem, or his choosing to become president? Because it's the thing that changed one's view of him largely. Do I find it off-putting? Sure. No one likes a braggard, right? But at the same time, Trump has always been this way. He hasn't changed. People's view of him has.
3) I mean, hasn't the media sort of largely brought this onto themselves? Dictator? Fascist? Misogynist? Racist. Rapist? Threat to democracy? All of these are ridiculous accusations, so why not call them out as that?
4) Yes. lol. Put out the policy and let the American people decide if it is good, great, or the best ever. Not every policy is going to be perfect and certainly not every policy is going to be the best idea. Humility is a trait that can be endearing. I mean, I'll even give some credit to Obama when he had to admit, "I guess those jobs weren't as shovel ready as I thought they'd be." We're all human. We're going to make mistakes. Just admit it and move on and try do something better.
5) He IS the star of the show. He's the most powerful man in the world at the helm of the world's strongest super power, and world's largest economy.
Of course, all of my responsive commentary is not to disagree with anything you said here as a "reason" for the hatred. Just to inject my two cents worth in response.
