What would have seemed like political megalomania in any other American president has long been part of the program with Donald Trump. Some consider him narcissistic and dangerous, others see him as brilliant, entertaining, and finally free from the political correctness that has shaped Western politics for decades. But perhaps both explanations fall short. Because behind Trump’s boundless self-promotion lies a method that fits our time remarkably well: Trump doesn’t explain the world — he stages it. He turns complex geopolitics into a meme, political opponents into comic book characters, and himself into the hero of the story. While diplomats are still polishing their next statement, Trump has already sent his message to millions of people’s smartphones.
And that is precisely why I am less interested in whether Donald Trump is “normal.” Over the past few days, I have collected a whole series of his posts. The longer I looked at them, the more I asked myself: What are we actually seeing here? A president with a gigantic ego? A political entertainer who has turned the...
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Great article!
I see the world in a time of transition, a time we can laugh with others. As time speeds forward, and I do mean, speeds, things are happening that make our heads spin, and we do need to laugh.
I agree, Trump is different than any other president we have ever had, I voted for him three times, more than any other president during my lifetime. Perhaps the Lord is showing us He has a sense of humor in a way we would not have thought possible, and that He is also caring and merciful if we seek Him in these troublesome times.
Thank you for reminding us we can still laugh.
The question I’m left with is: has Trump really helped Israel? What does the whole balance sheet look like? For example, was halting the IDF in Gaza and setting up a Board of peace in Israel’s best interests? Did Trump stop a plan involving the Kurds to topple the Iranian regime at Erdogan’s behest? Was Kushner’s meeting with the Head of Hamas a good idea? These are the more substantial questions about Trump and his involvement in the Middle East. Isn’t this where the serious discussion lies rather than his latest often absurd tweets?