I’ve used the expression “Tabloid Nation” from time-to-time, as sarcasm, to draw attention to stories that reveal an unseemly regard for publicity without substance. Well, what do you know? It turns out that Matt Drudge is now a media consultant to The Orange One.
So far, Trump has led a White House gripped by paranoia and insecurity, paralyzed by internal jockeying for power. Mistrust between aides runs so deep that many now employ their own personal P.R. advisers — in part to ensure their own narratives get out. Trump himself has been deeply engaged with media figures, even huddling in the Oval Office with Matt Drudge.
H.L. Mencken was right.
As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.