When President Donald Trump dropped the f-bomb while answering media questions about an Israel-Iran ceasefire breakdown on June 24—saying the two countries “don’t know what the f**k they’re doing”—he didn’t flinch, backpedal, or apologize. But behind the headlines and viral clips lies a deeper psychological pattern that explains far more than a single outburst.
According to an expert, this moment wasn’t a slip—it was classic Trump: a spontaneous, emotionally fueled response from a leader whose thinking is dominated by reflexes over reflection.
Trump May Be A ‘System 1’ Thinker
Psychologist Geoff Beattie, writing for The Conversation, argues that Trump’s behavior aligns with a well-established psychological framework: what Nobel-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman describes as “System 1” thinking. This system is fast, emotional, automatic, and intuitive. It’s the part of the brain that reacts without pausing, optimized for survival—but not for diplomacy.
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