MAGA cheers on ‘king’ Trump dropping pretense of democracy
MAGA cheers on ‘king’ Trump dropping pretense of democracy
www.thedailybeast.com MAGA Cheers on ‘King’ Trump Dropping Pretense of Democracy
The president dubbed himself “the king” after killing a controversial New York City program.
Summary
Donald Trump’s supporters celebrated his self-proclaimed “king” status after he ended New York City’s congestion pricing program.
Conservatives, including White House officials and influencers, shared AI-generated images of Trump as a monarch.
Critics, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, condemned his rhetoric, emphasizing that the U.S. is a democracy. Hochul announced legal action to challenge the decision.
The controversy highlights the growing embrace of authoritarian symbolism among his supporters.