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Fox’s Trump-Loving ‘Psychology Expert’ Is A Fake

Posted by Ellen -7841.60pc on September 14, 2018 · Flag

Eight days after “Dr.” Gina Loudon boasted to Hannity viewers that her keen grasp of “science and real data and true psychological theory” made her conclude “it is quite possible” Trump is “the most sound-minded person to ever occupy the White House,” The Daily Beast has exposed Loudon’s shocking lack of credentials in psychology.

On September 5, Loudon presented herself as more knowledgeable about Donald Trump’s psychology than Bob Woodward or the anonymous “senior official” New York Times editorial writer, each of whom had just cast doubt on Trump’s mental fitness. Loudon did not come right out and call herself a credentialed psychologist. But she and Sean Hannity suggested she was a legit expert.

HANNITY: There is a madness to this and your background and your book discusses this derangement. What do we call it?

LOUDON: Well, yeah, Trump Derangement Syndrome, I mean, Sean, that’s what most people have called it to this point. But my book actually uses science and real data and true psychological theory to explain why it is quite possible that this president is the most sound-minded person to ever occupy the White House.

[…]

HANNITY: Hating Trump is a drug [to liberals].

LOUDON: Yeah, and we have to watch it, you know, spewed across our television or written into clickbait headlines every single day. And that’s why, you know, books like mine that just tell the truth and take an honest approach, using science, using, you know – you look at Woodward’s book, for example, Sean.

Woodward doesn’t know the president. I don’t know how many graduate courses he’s taken in psychology … I know his family and I know the people around him. I’ve seen him relaxing … I’ve seen him in the White House and you know him. And you know how focused he is, how much he’s enjoying his job … and how unaffected he is by them.

Loudon was so obviously unprofessional that in my post about that appearance, I wrote that she had replaced Dr. Keith Ablow as the Fox News shrink most in need of one. But at least Ablow has real credentials (though maybe he shouldn’t). Loudon? Not so much.

From The Daily Beast:

Loudon, who worked as a surrogate for the Trump campaign and frequently appears on the airwaves to defend the president, obtained a Ph.D in a field called “human and organization systems” from an online school called Fielding Graduate University.

Loudon, 58, who often refers to herself as “Dr. Gina,” does not have a psychology degree or license.

The Daily Beast further notes that Loudon’s new book's cover, the one whose “true psychological theory” she declared proved Trump’s mental awesomeness, falsely states she has a Ph.D. in psychology, along with other dubious references to her professional acumen. According to The Daily Beast, the publisher claimed it had “simplified” her Ph.D. credential because her subject was in “the field of psychology.” The publisher promised, “We will be updating” her credentials in future printings and marketing materials. However, the publisher would not say whether Loudon reviewed and approved of the jacket copy before publication, as is customary.

Loudon also says she's a member of Trump's "2020 media advisory board" which seems to be an informal, two-person "board" at most. Yet, after The Daily Beast's exposé was published, Trump tweeted his enthusiastic support for her:

Gina is Great! https://t.co/TyLQ2W42y5

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2018

Watch Hannity say he’ll “rely on the fact that you are a psychologist” to Loudon below, in a Daily Beast video. It also shows her introduced as a “psychology expert” repeatedly on Fox and Russia’s RT.

(Loudon image via screen grab)

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Dr. Gina Loudon, who advises Trump, claims she's "America's favorite psychological expert." There's just ONE problem... https://t.co/aUJiHL6Bcz pic.twitter.com/PdeFSC6urQ

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) September 13, 2018

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Krsnanatha Dasa commented 2018-09-18 10:02:07 -0400 · Flag
She’s a “Doctor”.
Kinda like Doctor Seuss is a Doctor.
And her opinions are “completely” tethered to reality, just like the “Cat in the Hat”…
Ellen commented 2018-09-18 01:37:12 -0400 · Flag
Thank you, Pat Polly. That’s very interesting information.
News Insider commented 2018-09-16 23:13:18 -0400 · Flag
Ablow’s contract with Fox was not renewed, around the same time as other so called “reporters” and “journalists” were being ousted. He no longer writes for the site as he regularly did but occasionally still makes appearances as a guest to be interviewed for a story, but doesn’t hold the title of a member of Fox’s Medical A Team” or “expert psychiatry contributor.” Ablow was reportedly close with Roger Ailes who gave him the gig after his 1- season failed talk show. He also occasionally appears on Inside Edition to do interviews.
It’s funny everyone mentions his love for Trump, but no one ever refers to his 2011 article written for Fox about the psychological dangers of Trump ran: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/04/22/dr-keith-ablow-trump-run-presidency-bad-americas-psyche.html
As for where he is, according to sources, he’s currently facing 2 lawsuits. One back from 2016 for medical malpractice and one just as recently as this past summer: https://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Famous-Mass-Psychiatrist-Keith-Ablow-Denies-Allegations-in-Ex-Patients-Suit-488423291.html?amp=y So he seems to be busy having to deny false allegations.
Lawrence Geller commented 2018-09-16 11:34:34 -0400 · Flag
Where is Groucho when we desperately need him? Dr. Hackenbush had better credentials than this partisan “expert”! Likewise for Dr. Howard (Moe), Dr. Fine (Larry) or Dr. Howard (Curley)!
Eyes On Fox commented 2018-09-15 10:14:04 -0400 · Flag
Ablow’s official website says “he is the Fox News expert on psychiatry”. So, at least in his own mind, he’s currently a member of that propaganda factory.

For a good time read his Wikipedia write-up of all the crackpot theories Ablow has dreamed up. It does mention he may have violated Fox News policy by endorsing some weight loss snake oil. So maybe they gave him the boot.

If he was booted from Fox News it isn’t because he isn’t the ultimate Trump sycophant. The guy who dreamed up endless mental illnesses and conspiracy theories regarding Obama absolutely gushes over The Donald as he certifies his fitness for office. Read Ablow’s editorial if you need a real laugh:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/24/dr-keith-ablow-trump-mentally-ill-hope-every-president-ever-have-is-this-crazy.html
Willy Grooters commented 2018-09-15 03:20:24 -0400 · Flag
- Gina Loudon an advisor for Trump ? Does she give Trump advice while they share the same bed ? Like Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal did ?
Ellen commented 2018-09-15 01:59:14 -0400 · Flag
I have a feeling Ablow’s contract was not renewed. He’s not listed in the Fox bios, which is not definitive, nor does he say he’s a Fox contributor in his Twitter bio, which is not definitive either. But I have not seen him on Fox in months.
John Wallach commented 2018-09-14 18:25:47 -0400 · Flag
Hannity still hasn’t allowed himself to be waterboarded to prove it’s not torture as he promised.
Jan Hall commented 2018-09-14 16:46:04 -0400 · Flag
Perhaps Dr All-Blow has flipped.
Barbara S commented 2018-09-14 16:17:44 -0400 · Flag
What happened to Dr Keith Ablow?








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