The failed birthday parade is a microcosm of Trump’s narcissistic incompetence

Having a narcissist as president is scary even when times are good. But, as we learned during the pandemic, it’s a disaster when the nation is facing serious problems. In the latest episode of “Standing Room Only,” we cover how Trump’s military parade illustrates how much his narcissism leads to failure. But it’s not all bad news, because his opponents can exploit his Achilles heel.

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Why Trump is so easy for Bibi to manipulate

I asked my colleague Andrew O’Hehir to join me for Pass the Mic because he knows a lot about foreign policy, but also about the personalities involved. In this clip, he explains how Israel Prime Minister Bibi Netayahu has manipulated presidents both good and bad — and why Trump doesn’t stand a chance with him.

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