I can’t believe how many times a day I yell at Donald Trump to grow up. I also yell at Elon for this because these man-children have too much power and zero self-awareness. You can add names to the list of adults who behave like children in the GOP; it goes on and on.

It’s funny because Democrats aren’t called childish. We suffer from taking things too seriously; we seem plagued by always understanding the long-term consequences and knowing how others feel without feeling their pain. It’s called empathy, and most of us have it in abundance.

That said, while Donald is running as the oldest presidential candidate, he is clearly sundowning, brain-fading, and having tantrums like a four-year-old.

This man isn’t. He’s a child.

So, I have a fantastic set of lists for you. I have 28 things Trump does that demonstrate he’s a child. Feel free to use this list to diagnose other man-babies in your life.

Toddler Behaviors

Throwing tantrums	When faced with opposition or setbacks, Trump’s emotional outbursts resemble a toddler’s response when they don’t get their way.
Impulsive reactions	Reacting immediately and emotionally to situations without careful thought is common for toddlers who act impulsively.
Refusal to follow rules	Toddlers frequently test boundaries and resist rules, much like Trump challenges norms and conventions.
Name-calling	Using simple insults mirrors a toddler’s way of handling conflict.
Fear of vulnerability	Toddlers often act tough or put on a brave face to hide insecurity, similar to Trump’s reluctance to show weakness.
Throwing objects (e.g., ketchup)	Physically expressing anger by throwing objects is classic toddler behavior, showing frustration with little emotional regulation.
Demanding loyalty over performance	Toddlers often want people “on their side” without understanding the value of collaboration or merit, reflecting Trump’s loyalty tests for allies.

Early Childhood Behaviors (Ages 4-7)

Need for constant attention	Young children are often “look at me!” types, seeking continuous attention and validation.
Simplistic moral view	Like a young child who sees things as black or white, Trump often frames situations as purely good or bad.
Desire for praise and validation	Early childhood is marked by a strong need for praise from authority figures, and Trump similarly seeks public affirmation.
Oversimplification of complex issues	Like young kids, he often reduces complex matters into simple terms, avoiding nuance.
Exaggeration and boasting	Toddlers often act tough or put on a brave face to hide insecurity, similar to Trump’s reluctance to show weakness.
Taking or hoarding resources	This behavior resembles young children’s tendency to hoard or take things for themselves, reflecting an immature, “mine-first” mentality.
Exaggerated victimhood	Young children can feel easily wronged and amplify minor issues as major grievances, similar to Trump’s tendency to frame himself as being unfairly targeted.

Middle Childhood (Tween) Behaviors (Ages 8-12)

Blame-shifting	As tweens, children often deflect blame to others to avoid taking responsibility, a trait Trump frequently displays.
Hunger for revenge	The idea of “getting even” is common in middle childhood, where children may hold grudges and seek payback.
Loyalty based on immediate benefit	By this age, children’s friendships can be situational and based on convenience, similar to Trump’s often transactional relationships.
Focus on appearances	In middle childhood, children start caring more about how they are perceived, much like Trump’s focus on his public image.
Seeking “win-lose” outcomes over cooperation	Around this age, kids start to grasp competition but can miss the benefits of cooperation. Trump’s approach to diplomacy and negotiation sometimes mirrors this “I win, you lose” mentality.
Using shock tactics for attention	Like kids who act out for shock value, Trump tends to make outrageous statements or actions to draw attention, disregarding consequences.

Adolescent Behaviors (Ages 13-18)

Difficulty accepting criticism	Teenagers can be defensive when criticized, a trait that Trump also exhibits.
Stubbornness and refusal to admit mistakes	Adolescents often dig in their heels rather than admit they were wrong, something Trump does frequently.
Desire to win at all costs	Teens can be highly competitive and focused on “winning” in any situation, which mirrors Trump’s competitive streak.
Impatience and need for instant gratification	Adolescents may struggle with delayed gratification, and Trump’s impatience for quick results resembles this.
Seeking approval from authority figures	Teens often look up to perceived “powerful” figures, much like Trump aligns himself with strong personalities.
Transactional loyalty	Adolescents sometimes base relationships on what they get in return, similar to Trump’s strategic alliances with others.
Deflection of personal responsibility onto “enemies”	Teens can externalize responsibility, blaming “haters” or “enemies” for their troubles. Trump’s frequent framing of critics as personal adversaries is similar.
Petty retaliation	Teenagers may seek to “get back” at people they feel wronged by, a trait that aligns with Trump’s tendency to target or retaliate against critics or rivals.

Self-control matters. Maturity matters. Character matters.

Vote for the adults: Harris and Walz.

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