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Why Trump accuses people of wrongdoing he himself committed − an explanation of projection

  • Written by April Johnson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kennesaw State University
Why Trump accuses people of wrongdoing he himself committed − an explanation of projectionDonald Trump accuses others of acts he has done at an Oct. 3, 2024, rally in Michigan.AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

Donald Trump has a particular formula he uses to convey messages to his supporters and opponents alike: He highlights others’ wrongdoings even though he has committed similar acts himself.

On Oct. 3, 2024, Trump accused the Biden...

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