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The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec’s Fawning over Him to Media Takes Scary, Cultlike Turn

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Exaggerated Flattery and the MAGA Aesthetic

This chapter examines the exaggerated praise public figures give to Trump, highlighting the performative aspects of their flattery akin to pro wrestling. It discusses how this dynamic fosters outrage among his opponents and connects the MAGA aesthetic to a lack of authenticity in their portrayals.

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