General Discussion

If so, he will certainly get even more unhinged as his malignant narcissism and psychopathic cruelty fights to restore the fantasy.

And in that fantasy, if he does "it" -- whatever "it" may be -- it is destined to be wildly successful (the most successful "it" in the history of the planet).

Since he only hears what he wants to hear, it doesn't actually matter what others say. Occasionally, he is talked down from this or that impulse, but once he makes a decision, he MUST cling to the belief it was the most brilliant and best decision ever made.

if any doubts about his own power and brilliance are allowed to sneak through (and blaming others seems to indicate doubts are penetrating) his eggshell ego will crumble in a heap

I suspect his mental illness will rebuild the fantasy, and once again, render him incapable of seeing the shit show the world is seeing. We will probably see him falling back on the self-protective belief that any "problems" that might arise will be solved with a snap of his fingers. He is just that brilliant and powerful. And when his brilliant "solutions" fail, it's not his fault. It is the fault of others who failed to stumble over each other to kiss his feet (tears in their eyes) in recognition of his brilliant "moves."