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No. 125

Someone Expendable

It was either him or an intern

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Someone Expendable

The essay

Trump lives in a bubble. Or he’s delusional. Or both. Yeah, both. In any event, he does not live in the real world. Reality is something he’s happy to do without. I’m guessing he’s happy to do without anyone who makes him face reality. But sometimes it has to be done. Like when, if something doesn’t change, you’re going to get shellacked in the midterm elections.

So who gets stuck with that job? Finding Someone Expendable suggests it’s whoever the staff can corral into sacrificing themselves, knowingly or unknowingly. Preferably someone who won’t be missed if they’re booted from the White House. Which makes JD the perfect choice. Can anyone confirm he’s still in the Administration?

There are so many realities that Trump should address. I chose two that could be solved together: public backlash against his ballroom and rejection, even among Republicans, of the AI data centers Trump’s AI contributors want. Someone Expendable points the way. Besides, Trump said if he were a mayor he’d welcome AI centers to his city. Well, Trump acts like the Mayor of the White House grounds, so let him set an example. If only they could find someone no one will miss to suggest the idea.

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