Summary
Donald Trump’s supporters celebrated his self-proclaimed “king” status after he ended New York City’s congestion pricing program.
Conservatives, including White House officials and influencers, shared AI-generated images of Trump as a monarch.
Critics, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, condemned his rhetoric, emphasizing that the U.S. is a democracy. Hochul announced legal action to challenge the decision.
The controversy highlights the growing embrace of authoritarian symbolism among his supporters.
Can’t say I’m surprised. After becoming a Russian vassal, the US swearing fealty to a king is pretty much just going full circle.
On second though…a king has no suzerain. Shouldn’t he be like a duke or something?
Russia had a revo.