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Trump politicises a national tragedy

The News Agents

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Political Exploitation of Tragedy

This chapter examines the swift politicization of a tragic plane crash incident, where attention rapidly shifted from the victims to political attacks against DEI policies and past administrations. It critiques a political figure's self-serving response, highlighting the contrast between their combative rhetorical style and lack of genuine empathy. The discussion underscores the inappropriate nature of leveraging national tragedies for personal and political gain, while reflecting on broader themes of blame and media influence in shaping public discourse.

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