I think the sociopath aspect is born largely of demoralization.
Maybe Trump’s cup of victory is part of an antidote. If Trump chooses to pursue a path that rewards “good constitutional behavior.”
And this in turn is going to depend on the “We The People” that Trump has, to make a pun, pointed his ear trumpet towards.
A boatload of optimism is going to be needed to make this go, and it looks like Trump has it. Can he share it. The acid test is coming.
Which is why I fervently hope for a Trump/Cruz ticket....