The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - The Best of Clay and Buck
Jan 3, 2026
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author, shares his insights on the psychological impacts of extreme political fixation. He discusses how obsessing over political figures like Trump can become pathological, ruining relationships and affecting mental health. Alpert also addresses strategies for dealing with obsessed friends and family, emphasizing the dangers of echo chambers. The conversation touches on political biases within the mental health profession and predicts that fixation will shift to new targets after Trump.
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When Political Fixation Becomes Pathology
- Jonathan Alpert says excessive political fixation can become a clinical pathology when it impairs life and relationships.
- He likens severe Trump obsession to anxiety or OCD that disrupts sleep, vacations, and work.
How To Respond To Consuming Political Hatred
- Confront family members gently and ask why they feel compelled to demonize a person, says Jonathan Alpert.
- If confrontation fails, recognize some people may be beyond help and limit engagement for your own well-being.
Witnessing Celebration Of Violence
- Jonathan Alpert recounts hearing people celebrate Charlie Kirk's murder and cashiers cheering it at Trader Joe's.
- He uses the example to show how demonization can lead to calls for violence and moral collapse.