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Navigating Political Celebrity and Wealth
This chapter explores the intersection of entertainment and politics during the 2024 campaign season, focusing on a rally in Pennsylvania featuring a prominent political figure. It critiques the duality of a wealthy entrepreneur's role as a celebrity surrogate, examining both their influence on voter engagement and their public speaking shortcomings. The discussion also highlights the unsettling dynamics between billionaires and politics, particularly the implications of their financial power on democratic processes.