“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius, “Meditations”

What we witnessed in the Oval Office on 28 February 2025 was a classic abuse tactic I have experienced on occasions over my life – a narcissist ambush. These usually happen in public, with strangers present, as a tactic to humiliate and control the “strong-willed” target into submission, to make them apologize and give them whatever they want. And no matter how you respond, whether you leave or stay and take the abuse, the abuser is ready to say “See how they act? I told you they were crazy/drunk/ stupid/etcetera” to slander and discredit them, to poison all their relationships and ruin their life. I felt the same disgust as I did in the past, watching them yell at Zelensky and demand respect for their disrespect, and I could see his great restraint and dignity enraged them further – which was both terrifying and amusing, because Trump and Vance are such tiny, tiny men who have to yell to get their way. Zelenskyy is a great man and a hero, he and Ukraine deserve the outpouring of respect and appreciation that has come from this, but what we need is to support Ukraine, take the gloves off and stop Putin. It starts with demanding the removal of Russian agents from the White House now!