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No American president has ever named ships or institutions after himself—until now. Trump’s gold-plated presidency isn’t about strength. It’s about fear, ego, and unmistakable ignorance.
No American president has ever named ships or institutions after himself—until now. Trump’s gold-plated presidency isn’t about strength. It’s about fear, ego, and unmistakable ignorance.
For most of American history, presidents have followed an unwritten rule of restraint: public institutions, military ships, and national symbols are not named after the person currently in power. The tradition reflects a broader democratic value—that leadership is temporary, and the state is larger than any one individual. That convention began to erode during Donald Trump’s presidency.
Trump’s fondness for branding, spectacle, and personal glorification marked a sharp departure from past norms. From gold-toned décor and oversized signatures to repeated efforts to attach his name to government achievements, the presidency often felt less like a public trust and more like a personal franchise. Supporters framed this as confidence and strength. Critics saw something else entirely.
Strength in leadership is usually demonstrated through restraint, competence, and respect for institutions. Trump’s approach instead suggested insecurity—an insistence on constant affirmation, loyalty, and visibility. His repeated rejection of expertise, casual relationship with facts, and attacks on critics reinforced the impression of a leader driven more by ego than understanding.
A democracy depends on leaders who recognize their limits and honor traditions that prevent power from becoming personal property. When those traditions are ignored, it raises an uncomfortable question: is the display of grandeur meant to inspire confidence, or to mask fear of losing relevance once the spotlight fades?
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Kaitlin Collins is a badass. A journalist that’s not afraid to ask pertinent questions and doesn’t allow crooked politicians to demean her. She is also a wonderful role model for young women and girls. That’s way more than we can say about anyone in the White House in 2026.
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