The Cult of Trump: How Political Power Has Corrupted Faith. Religious Narcissism Revealed

I've heard from so many of you how families and communities are being torn apart. How hatred has replaced the loving places of worship you once knew. So many deeply caring and empathic people have had to leave their churches because the empathetic message of "love your neighbour" has now been replaced with a militant message of intolerance.

You need to heal, but don't know how. When you left, the narcissistic forces in your church began a smear campaign and you lost friends, perhaps even family. You long to return because you miss the community, but you can no longer submit to church leadership that sees you as a threat because you dare to speak your mind.

Know that you are not alone.

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Watch this video and discover what happens when Christian faith is hijacked for power? Why are empaths and truth-seekers walking away from churches led by narcissistic, power-hungry leaders? And how does Trump’s movement mirror religious cult dynamics?

Our very democracy is at risk. You feel it. You see it.

In this explosive episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast, Dr. Michael Haggstrom breaks down the playbook of religious narcissists—the fear-based manipulation, blind loyalty, and gaslighting used to control people in both churches and politics.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅  How narcissistic pastors manipulate their followers
✅  The 3 tactics religious narcissists use to gain control
✅  Why Trump’s movement mimics a religious cult
✅  How fear-based faith keeps people trapped
✅  The psychology behind religious and political brainwashing

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How Democracy Is at Risk with Trump's Cult Movement
When religious narcissism and authoritarian politics merge, democracy itself is on the chopping block. This isn’t just about faith—it’s about power, obedience, and the systematic erosion of critical thinking. Trump’s movement isn’t just political; it operates like a high-control religious cult, where questioning the leader is equated with betrayal, and blind loyalty is the ultimate virtue.

Historically, democracy thrives on dissent, debate, and accountability—but religious narcissists demonize opposition as heresy. Trump has perfected this playbook, turning political opponents into "enemies of the people" and encouraging his followers to see dissent as sin. Just as corrupt pastors silence critics with claims of divine authority, Trump labels investigations, court rulings, and even democratic elections as “fraudulent” if they don’t serve his interests.

This is how democracies collapse—through the slow, calculated conditioning of a population to accept authoritarian control disguised as righteousness. When people believe that questioning a leader is equivalent to questioning God or betraying their country, they stop thinking for themselves. They stop demanding accountability. And they hand over their freedoms without even realizing it.

This isn’t just about Trump. It’s about how political and religious narcissism paves the way for authoritarian rule—and why empaths, critical thinkers, and truth-seekers must protect themselves during these dark times.

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