"From the first day of his Presidency, Trump has posed an emergency to both his country and the world, even as he has ceaselessly invoked the language of 'emergency' to inflate threats, suspend norms, and expand his own power."
"When it came to North Korea, for example, he alternated between cooing words of affection for Kim Jong Un and issuing taunts that mixed nuclear brinkmanship with masculine insecurity: 'I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!'"
"Trump embodies the notion that, with age, you become what you always were, only more so."
Trump's presidency has been characterized by a constant state of emergency, both for the U.S. and globally. He has manipulated the concept of emergency to inflate threats and consolidate power. His behavior has often flouted adult standards, exemplified by his interactions with North Korea. Trump’s approach reflects a deepening of his inherent traits, suggesting that he has become more extreme over time. His actions and rhetoric have raised concerns about the implications for democracy and international relations.
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