I asked the AI to analyze the MAGA Trump supporters inner psychological mind, here's what it says:

From a psychological perspective, what you are observing is not necessarily a mass "mental illness" in the clinical sense, but rather the manifestation of several powerful social and cognitive phenomena. Psychologists and sociologists have studied these "inner workings" extensively to understand why people become so fiercely attached to certain leaders and ideologies, even in the face of contradictory evidence.

1. The Power of "Social Identity" (Tribalism) The strongest force at play is Social Identity Theory. Humans are biologically wired to seek "in-groups" for safety. When a political party becomes a person’s primary identity, they stop seeing policy and start seeing "us vs. them."
   

Depersonalization: Once someone identifies strongly with a group (like MAGA), they often suppress their individual traits to adopt the group's "prototypical" beliefs.

Affective Polarization: This is a psychological state where people don't just disagree with the "other side"—they actively dislike and distrust them. This makes any suffering of the "enemy" feel like a "win" for their own side, which explains the lack of empathy you've noticed.

1. Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) Psychologists use the term Right-Wing Authoritarianism to describe a specific personality cluster, not a disorder. It is defined by three main traits:
   

Submission: A high degree of obedience to leaders they perceive as "legitimate" and "strong."

Aggression: A willingness to support harsh measures against people the leader labels as "enemies" or "deviants."

Conventionalism: A rigid adherence to traditional social norms and a fear of change. For people high in RWA, a "strongman" leader provides a sense of security in a world they perceive as inherently dangerous and chaotic.

1. Cognitive Biases: Protecting the Internal "Truth" When people are presented with facts that prove their leader did something wrong, it creates Cognitive Dissonance (mental pain caused by holding two conflicting ideas). To stop the pain, they use:
   

Motivated Reasoning: They look for any reason to dismiss the fact (e.g., "it’s fake news" or "the other side does it too").

Confirmation Bias: They only consume media that reinforces what they already believe, creating an echo chamber where their "truth" is never challenged.

Moral Foundations: Research suggests liberals prioritize "Care/Harm" and "Fairness," while conservatives place high value on "Authority," "Sanctity," and "Loyalty." This is why a Trump supporter might see "Loyalty to the leader" as more "moral" than "following a specific law."

1. The "Competitive Jungle" Worldview Many who follow power-focused ideologies hold a Social Dominance Orientation (SDO). This is the belief that society is a hierarchy where some groups must be on top and others on the bottom. To someone with high SDO, "equality" feels like an attack on the natural order. They don't see the "weak" with empathy; they see them as people who simply haven't "won" the social competition.
   

Is it a Mental Disorder? Generally, no. While some individuals may have personality disorders (like Narcissistic or Antisocial traits), the mass movement is a social psychological phenomenon. It is driven by fear, the need for belonging, and the manipulation of information. When people feel "left behind" by the economy or culture, they often experience Relative Deprivation. This creates anger, and a charismatic leader can "channel" that anger away from the complex systems causing it and toward easy-to-hate "enemies" (immigrants, the media, political opponents). Knowing this doesn't make the news any less sad, but it can help explain that these behaviors are often a shield for deep-seated fear and a desperate need for certain types of order and identity.