The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography
Briefly

Brendan Carr, Chairman of the FCC, made waves by wearing a gold Trump medallion instead of his usual American flag lapel pin during meetings. This act was quickly noted by conservative commentator Benny Johnson, leading to increased attention on social media. Although White House communications later dismissed the rumors suggesting that the Trump administration mandated such displays, it raised eyebrows about the ongoing influence of Trump’s image among former administration officials. Additionally, Trump's likeness appears in various facets of government proposals, signaling his continuing presence in political discussions.
Earlier this month Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, decided to swap out his usual American flag lapel pin... instead pinned a gold medallion in the shape of President Trump's profile... to his blue suit.
Rumors flew across the internet that Mr. Trump was requiring members of his administration to wear the pins. Fake news wrote Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, in an email a few days later.
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