Dr. Robert Jay Lifton on Trump, Democracy, COVID-19, Climate Change Crisis and the Election

If you are interested in the field of cults, Chinese brainwashing and thought reform, as well as apocalyptic cults, like the terrorist cult Aum Shinrikyo, then you already know some of Dr. Lifton’s many important contributions. My previous interview with Dr. Lifton was in July 2020 when we discussed Trump, COVID-19, and racism. Since then, much has escalated. As my mentor (from 1976), and now colleague, and subject-matter expert, I am thrilled once again to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Lifton.

This time, we discussed the current situation (interview was conducted December 16th, 2020) with America and what to do about it. Donald Trump has lost the election but the harm he has done to the United States and the American people is incalculable. This includes COVID-19, the climate change crisis and undermining of democratic institutions. Since this interview, we have learned of a massive cyber espionage attack by Russia on the most important government agencies. Donald Trump has also been issuing a flurry of pardons to cronies who have committed serious crimes and deserve to serve their sentences in the name of justice. There is hope though!