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“Keeping Up With The Trumps” Was The Plan All Along
At this point in Trump’s presidency, as we barely survive the end of another hellish year, it’s safe to say that we are all embodying our assigned roles in a reality TV show that we auditioned for during the 2016 elections, when we tragically underestimated the explosive mess that is Donald J.Trump.
The former mastermind behind The Apprentice proved his never-ending appetite for stardom — and basically used that time in the spotlight to expose viewers to a shrewd businessman, who believes the falsehood of his unlimited power and influence in a culture — that was already making the necessary accommodations for the current climate of social engagement with the blistering elements of toxicity.
When Trump threw his hat in the ring and declared his run for the presidency, there was the instant recognition of exactly what that meant, and how impactful it was to have a privileged White male, with more money than God, and the pompousness to match — competing for the highest office in the land — simply because he could afford it.
His running mate was a highly qualified candidate, who had dedicated all her life to serving a country that was about to turn on her in the worst way.
If there was anything at all to take away from the blatant hostility and disgracefully brutal shit show of the…
