Re: "Trump: King of Chaos" — Letters that should have been in the new york times

3.5.18

 To the editor:

As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, it is remarkable to read Charles Blow's spot on description of President Trump's mental fragility and its impact on his executive (dys)function (NYT, 3/5/18, Trump: King of Chaos). Less blatant, but no less ominous, is the group psychology of members of Congress who are willing to turn a blind eye while Rome burns. They live in their own state of denial where they do not seem to realize that supporting this President out of self-interest will lead to self-immolation.

It is our elected officials in Congress who must be confronted by journalists and constituents - including experts in mental health - to take the necessary steps to protect this country from an unfit President.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry S. Sandberg MD