General Discussion

... his malignant narcissism and psychopathic cruelty.

If he does "it" -- whatever "it" may be -- it is destined to be wildly successful (the most successful "it" in the history of the planet).

He only hears what he wants to hear. Occasionally, he is talked down from this or that impulse, but once he makes a decision, it is the most brilliant and best decision ever made.

Any information that didn't support that -- any cautions or doubt -- leading up to the decision, are completely blocked out. As is any blowback. Criticism is all "fake" because his eggshell ego would crumble in a heap if any doubt about his own power and brilliance were allowed to sneak through.

So, the answer is yes. He is utterly detached from, and clueless about, reality.

He is incapable of seeing the shit show the world is seeing. All "problems" that might arise will be solved with a snap of his fingers. He is just that brilliant and powerful. And when his brilliant "solutions" fail, it's not his fault. It is the fault of others who failed to stumble over each other to kiss his feet (tears in their eyes) in recognition of his brilliant "moves."