MLK’s enduring legacy vs. Trump’s day theatrics, Bulwark-style
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The Bulwark’s Morning Shots contrasts Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and Nobel Prize with Donald Trump’s presidency, urging readers to celebrate King and not create a Trump-centric day. It recalls King’s writings (Letter from Birmingham Jail), the I Have a Dream speech, and his civil-rights leadership, while warning Trump’s moves—like Greenland brinkmanship and pressuring allies—undermine U.S. alliances and empower China. The piece champions King’s legacy as a touchstone for democracy and patriotism and encourages reflection on real American greatness.
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