A review by sistermagpie
The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control by Steven Hassan

4.0

I got this book after hearing the author on a podcast not because I specifically wanted to read about Trump supporters, but his thoughts on mind-control techniques in general. I may seek out some of his other books on that subject. (This was the only one the library had digitally.) It's just full of great things to be aware of when dealing with anyone. He points out, for instance, that some of Trump's most fervent supporters were raised in religious communities that already use the same techniques. But he doesn't focus on any character flaw or weakness in the victim, but on the techniques used by the abuser, which are effective on humans in general.

I do wish I came away with a bit more of a concrete idea of how to speak to Trump supporters, especially those I don't actually know well.