The Trump Administration’s Lipstick and Lies
The article discusses the perception of the Trump administration's approach to communication and public relations. It highlights the contrast between the administration's image and the reality of its actions. The piece critiques the tendency to prioritize style over substance in political discourse.
- ▪The Trump administration is often criticized for its focus on image management.
- ▪There is a significant gap between the administration's public statements and its actual policies.
- ▪The article emphasizes the importance of substance in political communication.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.NewsletterFrank BruniOpinionThe Vanity and Inanity of Trump’s White HouseMay 18, 2026Credit...Ben WisemanShare full article277By Frank BruniMr. Bruni is a contributing Opinion writer who was on the staff of The Times for more than 25 years. window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010805361"); !function(){var e="gps_module_impressions",s="gps_suppress_module",t=new URLSearchParams(window.location.search),o="1"===t.get("gps_debug")?function(e,s){console.log("[gps]",e,void…
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