The article discusses the downfall of Mike Waltz, national-security adviser to President Trump. Despite publicly praising Trump and aligning himself with the President's administration, Waltz quickly found himself out of favor, illustrating the dangers of Trump's court and the volatility that accompanies it. This reflects the broader implications of Trumpism, as noted by Adam Gopnik in the context of Canada's recent elections, where the influence of Trump's rhetoric signifies a profound threat to political norms. The unfolding events lead to questions about loyalty, principles, and the consequences of power dynamics in Trump's orbit.
Just a day after joining his fellow Cabinet members in offering obsequious praise to President Trump, Mike Waltz has landed in a dismally familiar position: out of favor. Waltz found out what so many of Trump's courtiers over the years have learned: you may shamelessly suck up, sell out your principles, betray your values, and flip-flop on all that you hold dear in the name of Trump, but it still won't stop him from dumping you in a maximally embarrassing way.
When discussing Canada, Trump 'speaks the language of power and domination.' In Canada, he doesn't sound like a troll. He sounds like a threat.
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