Trump’s Oval Office: From Gilded Palace to Obsession Gone Wild
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The article discusses Donald Trump's obsession with recreating Versailles in his residences, highlighting his affinity for gilded, opulent decor and comparing his leadership style to Louis XIV's absolutism, while contrasting his governance with the Sun King's investments in arts and sciences. It suggests that Trump's focus on grandeur and flattery may undermine democratic principles, drawing parallels to historical monarchs and their downfall.
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- Inside the Oval Office, Trump’s new Lair, by Azu Ishiekwene Vanguard News
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