BY SRH
Donald Trump has called himself a king. In a post to Truth Social on Wednesday, Feb. 19, the president, 78, praised his own efforts in attempting to revoke revoking New York City’s recently reinstated congestion pricing system. “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan and all of New York, is SAVED,” he wrote, adding, “LONG LIVE THE KING.” Shortly afterwards, the official White House Instagram account shared a fake Time magazine cover, depicting Trump wearing a crown. In place of the magazine’s title was Trump’s name in big letters — and again, at the left corner, read the words, “Long live the king.”
In a land where debates grew heated and people longed for clear direction, King Trump rose to address the crowd. With confidence, he declared, “I will be the arbitrator of all of these decisions.” The courts, councils, and advisers paused, waiting for his next words.
The people watched as King Trump listened to disputes—over borders, trade, and laws. His judgments were swift and final, sometimes cheered by his loyal followers and questioned by his critics. As time passed, the king’s central role united some and divided others, leaving the nation to ponder: Should one voice decide all, or is wisdom found when many are heard?
