Why Trump is obsessed with exacting ‘retribution’ against E Jean Carroll

For a person ‘accustomed to things going his way’, president’s defeats in trials against the author are a direct hit to his ego

Why Trump is obsessed with exacting ‘retribution’ against E Jean Carroll

TL;DR

  • The president's defeats in trials against the author are a direct hit to his ego.
  • These defeats are especially impactful for someone used to getting their way.
  • Such experiences can lead to a desire for retribution.