Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : Trump: The Self-Made Myth
Aug 25, 2025
Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and intelligence officer, delves into the intricacies of Donald Trump’s self-made persona. He discusses how this narrative shapes public perception and its geopolitical implications, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Crooke also analyzes Trump's views on the Ukraine-Russia war, exploring the complexities of international relations. Additionally, he highlights the troubling escalations between Israel and Iran and critiques Europe's handling of the Ukraine situation.
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Trump's Mythic Public Dominance
- Alastair Crooke argues Trump has become mythic by dominating global discourse through personality rather than policy.
- This dominance persists despite scandals and age, making him unlike ordinary politicians.
Mythic Imagery Shapes Geopolitics
- Crooke links Trump's appeal to Jungian archetypes, saying mythic imagery can grab collective psyches.
- He warns such psychic forces can shape geopolitics and produce dangerous outcomes.
Normalization Of Violence Through Myth
- Crooke claims Trump is compelled to normalize Israeli actions and thereby make mass violence appear justified within Western discourse.
- He links rising bloodlust in Gaza to messianic national myths awakening ancient scriptural images.
