There is an underlying fear of inadequacy which manifests itself in several predictable behaviors including:

-Hypersensitivity to criticism.
-Jealousy, especially of intelligent and successful women.
-A tendency to overcompensate by bragging about achievements or wealth.
-Possessive or jealous tendencies in relationships.
-A frequent tendency to abandon civility when confronted with facts, logic and reason.

As they say:

“If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck.”

Maybe you, Platner, and Trump can get a group discount on a couple of therapy sessions.