Trump is the Bastard. Trump is the hero. Politics is a
Posted on: August 16, 2025 at 22:47:25 CT
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performative spectacle of wrestling. Some spectators are aware that what they are watching is performative but this does not matter. It’s the spectacle that matters. Some spectators are blissfully unaware that the performance they are viewing is scripted to capture their attention.
In the spectacle of politics Trump is the bastard.
Trump is the wrestler whose presence and tactics are the embodiment of treachery and flagrant disregard of the rules. Trump revels in his repugnancy and makes his treachery a spectacle. His embrace of controversial rhetoric, his attacks on traditional institutions are seen as transgressions. They are public displays that challenge the rules of the game. The performative outrage and condemnation of his actions amplify the spectacle of his transgressions.
Trump is the hero. His defiance is perceived by his adoring fans as a disruption of corrupt and ineffective systems. Trump is the outsider who steps into the ring who uses morally dubious and unconventional tactics against his opponent in retaliation of perceived injustices.
Are you captivated by the spectacle of the performance?