I was addicted to Trump’s elixir of rage and fear for years. It’s finally losing its power over others
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I was addicted to Trump’s elixir of rage and fear for years. It’s finally losing its power over others
Published
June 8, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
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A threshold has definitely been crossed in these last couple weeks as Trump shrinks his MAGA base down to its molten core.
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Donald Trump has built a cult of personality, but as his actions become more erratic, his hold on his followers may be slipping.
