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Trump's deadly serious and deeply troubling gladiator show is no laughing matter
The White House as Arena: Trump Turns State Power Into SpectacleThe Real HostThe source describes a cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn, wrapped in patriotic branding, timed as a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary, and sold through VIP access, streaming subscriptions, and corporate sponsorships. That is the context. The point is the power arrangement: Trump is not merely attending a spectacle. He is using the presidency’s symbolic authority to host one, monetize it, and distribute access to his billionaire allies.This is not “populist theater.” It is state branding as…
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