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Authoritarian leadership

The concept of authoritarian leadership and its relation to cult-like followings

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Feb 6, 2026

Which peer‑reviewed studies directly compare Big Five profiles of multiple contemporary populist leaders to Trump?

Two peer‑reviewed studies directly pit Donald (and related dark‑trait) profile against multiple contemporary populist leaders: ’s 2019 comparative analysis in , which contrasts Trump with 21 populist ...

Jan 6, 2026

Has Trump ever praised other authoritarian leaders?

Yes: over the years Donald Trump has repeatedly praised and expressed fondness for a range of leaders widely described by journalists and analysts as authoritarian — from Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and El...