madman

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Supporters love the "madman theory" for its ability to keep opponents off guard and pull off previously unthinkable achievements.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“You can’t let a madman or you can’t let a mad ideology have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Almost always described as a “disappointed job seeker,” Guiteau was a madman, and Mr. Macfadyen’s portrayal is of both man and madness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

But heavy metal’s favorite madman leaves us with his reminder that “You Can’t Kill Rock and Roll.”

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025

He had his father’s eyes—that intense, manic fire that made you suspect he was either a genius or a madman.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan