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Norman Vincent Peale's influence on Donald Trump

The influence of Norman Vincent Peale on Donald Trump's outlook and behavior, including his optimism and refusal to concede setbacks.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Who was pastor of trump youth who believed in positive thoughts and how does it relate trumps denial of reality

Norman Vincent Peale—the long‑time pastor of Marble Collegiate Church and author of The Power of Positive Thinking—was a major religious and rhetorical presence in Donald Trump’s youth and family life...

Jan 8, 2026

What criticisms did mental-health professionals make of Norman Vincent Peale’s teachings in the 1950s and beyond?

Mental-health professionals in the 1950s and later attacked Norman Vincent Peale’s Power of Positive Thinking as unscientific, anecdotal, and in some cases actively harmful to vulnerable patients, cha...

Jan 8, 2026

How did Norman Vincent Peale's positive thinking philosophy influence Donald Trump's business career?

Norman Vincent Peale’s mantra of relentless self-confidence and visualization—popularized in The Power of Positive Thinking—left a clear imprint on Donald Trump’s public persona and approach to deal-m...

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