Disgusted in DC
The view from the National Gallery
“The massive portrait of Trump on the Department of Labor building carries significance beyond its visual spectacle, highlighting concerns over the personalization of power and executive messaging. Historically, authoritarian leaders—such as Josef Stalin in the Soviet Union and Mao Zedong in China—have used government buildings to project control and reinforce their image, and critics suggest Trump's display echoes this tradition.” Newsweek
Disgusted in DC
The view from the National Gallery
“The massive portrait of Trump on the Department of Labor building carries significance beyond its visual spectacle, highlighting concerns over the personalization of power and executive messaging. Historically, authoritarian leaders—such as Josef Stalin in the Soviet Union and Mao Zedong in China—have used government buildings to project control and reinforce their image, and critics suggest Trump's display echoes this tradition.” Newsweek