Sen.Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close Republican ally of President Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.While Trump initially praised Graham as a 'true American Patriot,' his tributes quickly shifted to emphasizing his own political importance.

During a press appearance, Trump linked Graham's death to his pet policy, the SAVE America Act, and used it as a platform to discuss rigged elections in California.He also reminisced about past political rivalries, claiming Graham 'was totally against me' during the 2016 primaries.Psychologists describe Trump's behavior as 'egocentric framing,' where personal tragedies are used to redirect attention to oneself.Craig Malkin, a clinical psychologist, notes that such behavior reflects empathy impairments and a preoccupation with self-importance.

Avigail Lev explains that narcissists view others as 'self objects' rather than independent individuals, using their tragedies to bolster their own self-esteem.The article highlights how Trump's comments reflect a narcissistic injury, where his grandiose self-image is challenged by mortality.Experts argue that healthy mourning involves empathy for the deceased, whereas narcissistic mourning focuses solely on the impact on the mourner.The piece underscores the psychological mechanisms behind Trump's public reactions to Graham's death.