Narrative Control

Trump Dismisses Signal Leak as “Old and Boring,” Ignoring Past Fixation on Other Scandals

Trump’s dismissal of the Signal leak story as “old and boring” and his subsequent attack on the media are telling. His reaction reveals a discomfort with the sustained attention this story is receiving, a stark contrast to the years he spent relentlessly focusing on Benghazi, Hillary Clinton’s emails, and other issues he deemed relevant to his political agenda. The sheer volume of outrage generated by his attempts to deflect illustrates the deep unease within his ranks. The continued public discourse surrounding this leak stands as a significant challenge to his usual tactic of quickly shifting the narrative.

This isn’t simply about a single news cycle; it’s about a pattern of behavior.… Continue reading

Trump’s Narrow Win: Why It Feels Like a Landslide

Trump barely won the election. Why doesn’t it feel that way? That’s a question echoing across the political landscape, and it’s one that deserves a thorough examination. The narrow margin of victory, often overshadowed by the sheer volume of noise surrounding the outcome, doesn’t fully capture the resulting political reality.

The overwhelming sense of a significant win, rather than a narrow escape, is heavily influenced by the control the Republican party now wields. They hold power across all three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial. This complete dominance allows them to push through their agenda with minimal opposition, creating the perception of a much stronger mandate than the actual election results suggest.… Continue reading