Strong Message Here An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart)
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May 29, 2025 
Jon Stewart, the former host of The Daily Show and a sharp political commentator, shares his wit and insights on politics today. He humorously compares Trump to Miles Davis, illustrating the contrasts of US and UK politics. Stewart even impresses with a spot-on Margaret Thatcher impression. The conversation dives into the challenges of accountability in an 'announcement presidency' culture and questions whether escalators are the most emasculating mode of transport. With humor and depth, Stewart navigates the landscape of modern political communication.
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Trump's Inventive Political Style
- Trump invents words and ideas as if he were a creative genius like Leonardo da Vinci.
- He treats the U.S. as a subsidiary of his brand, with people as non-playable characters in his story.
Trump as Improvisational Genius
- Trump embodies a kind of improvisational genius akin to a Miles Davis of politics.
- He acts without an internal governor, speaking whatever pops into his mind without consequences.
Announcement Presidency and Reality
- Truth or lies do not matter to Trump; he focuses on what makes the moment work.
- His presidency is an announcement presidency, where pronouncements matter more than follow-through.
