In the world of politics in 2023, a new trend has emerged: the sale of merchandise celebrating public figures involved in Donald Trump’s federal election-interference case. From T-shirts to coffee mugs, you can now purchase items featuring the image of Judge Tanya Chutkan and other Trump-related figures. However, Michael Schaffer argues in a thought-provoking piece on Politico Magazine that this “hero worship” phenomenon undermines its intended purpose.
Schaffer points out that Trump often complains about a politicized legal system targeting him, and by idolizing those who hold him accountable, progressive critics inadvertently reinforce his narrative. Displaying Chutkan and special counsel Jack Smith on apparel, for example, implicitly affirms Trump’s claim that the system is rigged. It may even create pressure for judges like Chutkan to rule in his favor in order to counter perceptions of bias.
Schaffer extends his argument beyond Trump, highlighting the detrimental effect of idolizing public figures in a democracy with embattled institutions. He asserts that this veneration is not only a terrible look, but also counterproductive, especially when it comes to Trump. For the full essay, click here. (Alternatively, you can read about the impending indictment that Fani Willis is about to bring in Georgia.)
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