Bob Schwartz

You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you’re looking for
Billy Joel, You May Be Right

It is not surprising to conclude that Trump has mental health issues. Experts have weighed in. Years ago, I posted excerpts from the DSM-5 defining the pertinent personality disorders. It remains the most popular post on this blog.

What may be surprising is that Trump’s craziness is precisely what millions—tens of millions—of his fans want from him. They want someone who is crazy enough to “break some shit.” Trump promises to do just that, without conscience or compunction.

What that means for the election is that whatever Trump says or does, however ridiculous, however duplicitous, it is not only okay, it is what is expected. Anything less, anything more conventional or normal, would be disappointing. Trump is just the lunatic they’re looking for.