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Narcissistic personality disorder is fundamentally anchored in the desire for narcissistic supply, which can be categorized as positive or negative. Positive supply involves adulation and praise, while negative supply is derived from being viewed as destructively powerful—a twisted kind of admiration. Trump's actions, such as his treatment of Zelensky during high-stakes meetings, reveal a craving for this sadistic form of acknowledgment. When pressured to express gratitude, even in scenarios where he holds the power, it manifests an insatiable need to be adored or feared, illustrating a distorted dynamic of dominance.