As the political circus continues to unfold on the grand stage, it’s hard not to notice that some people really love to cling to the notion that former President Donald Trump has delusions of monarchy. Various commentators, voices echoing from the grandstands, insist that Trump sees himself as a king. It’s quite the yarn they’re spinning, especially when they conveniently forget that kings generally don’t negotiate legislative stalemates or deal with shutdowns orchestrated by an “unpopular party.” If Trump were truly a king, it seems he might be able to reopen the government with a royal decree. One wonders if these folks have forgotten their history lessons, perhaps stuck in a time loop where they confuse democracy with medieval rule.
Talk of a third term for Trump has also stirred the pot, with some folks saying that if he attempts to run again, it would somehow be a breach of constitutional order, a “violation of the Constitution.” Yet, the Constitution itself couldn’t be clearer—two terms, and you’re out, a rule he openly acknowledges. Despite this, some still clutch at their pearls, treating the idea of another Trump candidacy like a horror movie villain returning for another sequel. They might spend too much time conjuring specters of authoritarian doom rather than addressing issues that actually matter. Maybe they should save the dramatics for a season of reality TV instead.
Fear seems to be the dish of the day for those across the aisle. Whether it’s conjuring imaginary boogeymen or recycling old scares, they love to dig deep into the well of paranoia. They’d have us believe Trump delights in being the scarecrow in their cornfield of fears, yet it seems they’re reluctant to face their own scare tactics. While some draft up doomsday scenarios, the real issues—like economic stability and national security—are thrown in the back seat. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans can only shake their heads and wonder how they ended up extras in this never-ending horror show.
In a typical twist of irony, while critics are busy stitching together their patchwork quilt of fears, they ignore how the real issues of crime, border control, and economic vitality could use some serious attention. Instead of crafting policies and plans, fear is the steady playbook, one that’s not only tired but increasingly obsolete. It’s a pattern as old as politics itself—keep people afraid, and they’ll be more easily swayed. While fear for the sake of fear might serve as a temporary glue for gathering support, it’s hardly an agenda for progress.
So, as they don their costumes for the political masquerade, talk of mythical third terms and imaginary kings might get them through another media cycle. Yet, there’s an elephant in the room, trumpeting for real solutions, and it won’t be ignored forever. While some choose to live in their shadowy B-movie thriller, it’s high time for a plot twist—let’s focus on what’s real and what truly matters. And maybe, just maybe, it’s time they abandon the fantasy land and join the realm where the rest of us reside.
