The US saw the emergence of collective narcissism under Trump where individuals became obsessed with one person and disregarded all else as long as that person won. This was fueled by the perfect narcissism embodied by Trump.
According to Dave Chappelle, a President should be a representative of the people's will and remember to preside over the country like a regular person, not just an intellectual or conservative figure.
The great American ideal is about choosing our own leaders and having the freedom to be whoever we want without being bothered by anyone else. However, when things get tough, we can't rely on anyone to hold us accountable for our actions, not even the press.