The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Brutal Fox News Poll Hits Him Hard
Dec 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, columnist Moira Donegan delves into the bizarre announcement by press secretary Karoline Leavitt about renaming the Kennedy Center after Trump, reflecting his troubling grip on power. She analyzes the cult-like flattery surrounding him and connects his physical decline to waning political support, underscored by a grim Fox News poll. Moira also explores the implications of a fractured GOP and public opposition to his military actions, painting a picture of a leader increasingly detached from reality and his followers.
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Visible Decline Meets Courtly Flattery
- Trump's public behavior and his aides' obsequious praise show a troubling mix of visible unfitness and cultivated sycophancy.
- This dynamic amplifies perceptions of decline and undermines his authority among broader voters.
Renaming Played As Personal Triumph
- Greg Sargent played Trump's recorded reaction to the Kennedy Center renaming to illustrate his self-serving narrative.
- Trump framed the vote as an honor while allies on the board engineered the outcome.
Scrutinize Ego-Driven Symbolism
- Recognize when symbolic gestures boost an authoritarian's ego rather than serve public interest.
- Scrutinize institutional renamings and displays for political self-aggrandizement.