Project Syndicate
February 3, 2026
HKS Authors
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James W. Harpel Professor of Capital Formation and Growth
Abstract
Every "logical" explanation that has been applied to US President Donald Trump's unhinged behavior over the years has proven inadequate. At this point, detractors and former supporters alike are recognizing that Trump's words and deeds can be explained by only one thing: mental derangement.
Citation
Frankel, Jeffrey. "America's Mad Emperor." Project Syndicate, February 3, 2026.