awe

The Trump administration's "shock and awe" campaign to overwhelm the country with one extreme policy after another, dismantling most of the government institutions that make the United States a global leader, is extraordinarily punishing.

They love pulling levers and causing stuff to crash, while at the same time they’re in awe of doing so.

Many boast an ability to surround participants in awe, prompt restorative mindfulness, alleviate anxiety or inspire a dopamine release.

Donald Trump is following the dictator’s playbook as he uses his shock and awe campaign against American democracy and society.

He sold the man a car and a truck and I walked away in awe.