“The Rock" Solidifies Its Place in Trump's America: A Symbol of... Something Sinister?

“The Rock" Solidifies Its Place in Trump's America: A Symbol of... Something Sinister?

President Trump announces plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the infamous island prison, raising serious questions about due process, practicality, and the symbolic message it sends about justice in America. As the administration clashes with courts over prisoner transfers and enacts sweeping policy changes, this spectacle of "law and order" risks distracting from the erosion of constitutional norms and potentially damaging economic decisions.

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Trump's Second Inauguration
Justin Smith Justin Smith

Trump's Second Inauguration

Well, folks, he's back. And if you thought the first term was a rollercoaster, buckle up, because it seems we've just entered the theme park from hell. Donald Trump, in a spectacle that can only be described as a cross between a royal coronation and a WWE event, was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. And, naturally, he wasted no time in reminding us why we all have stress-induced insomnia.

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