Political analogies for Trump’s governance style include comparisons to mafia dons, feudal overlords, and Viking warriors. However, these comparisons are limited by their Eurocentrism. A more accurate understanding can be drawn from the rise of cold war-era dictatorships in Africa. Trump's renaming of geographical features mirrors Mobutu Sese Seko's changes in Congo. His decision to deploy military forces domestically follows practices seen in authoritarian regimes, reminiscent of figures such as Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe, revealing a trend towards suppression of dissent commonly associated with these leaders.
Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali recalls Mobutu Sese Seko's 1971 personal decision to change Congo to Zaire, reflecting a trend in authoritarian governance.
The deployment of national guard troops and marines to Los Angeles after protests over immigration raids echoes Mobutu's tactic of using presidential guards to suppress civil unrest.
The use of military force to suppress domestic opposition aligns with methods employed by cold war-era dictators such as Idi Amin, Robert Mugabe, and Paul Biya.
Recent political developments in the US reveal parallels to cold war-era dictatorships in Africa, highlighting a need for a new framework beyond historical European analogies.
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