Why Trump Wants to Celebrate His Birthday With a Cage Fight
The president has chosen blood sport as the day’s entertainment for a reason.
TL;DR
- President Trump is hosting UFC cage fights at the White House for his 80th birthday celebration.
- The author argues this is a political tactic to associate Trump with strength and domination through violence.
- This pattern is traced back to Trump's 1989 ad calling for the death penalty after a Central Park assault.
- Trump has a history of using violent remarks, violent imagery (like GIFs), and celebrating violence in his political communication.
- The article contrasts Trump's approach to announcing the deaths of terrorists with previous presidents, noting his emphasis on humiliation.
- The author suggests Trump's administration has celebrated violent military strikes with memes.
- Deportation policies under Trump have also been framed with an emphasis on punishment and humiliation.
- The UFC event is seen as a way for Trump to benefit from Americans associating his brand of strength with the violent spectacle.