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The article critiques the Trump administration's economic messaging, highlighting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's denial of the economic impact of tariffs and the broader decline in public support for Trump, amidst concerns about authoritarian tendencies and the influence of elites in American democracy.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is portrayed as a triumph for America's ultra-wealthy elites, who are described as "boring psychos" by the article. The piece argues that Trump's win reflects the enduring power and influence of these elites, who are characterized as wealthy, overeducated, and morally vacant. Despite Trump's controversial past and divisive rhetoric, the elites have rallied behind him, highlighting their shared interests and class solidarity. The article criticizes the elites for their joyless and depraved nature, suggesting that Trump's campaign antics are emblematic of their broader cultural influence.
In the aftermath of the Prophet of Regret's assassination by the Master Chief on November 3, 2552, the Covenant faces internal turmoil as tensions between the Brutes and Elites escalate. The Brutes, led by the Thrallslayer, seize power, leading to a violent confrontation with the Elites. High Councilor Raas 'Yajadai is captured, and the Arbiter arrives to confront the betrayal. The story highlights the shifting power dynamics within the Covenant and the looming threat of civil war.
The annual World Economic Forum in Davos sees high-profile individuals engaging in conversations about current events, but their discussions often mirror those of the average person, lacking groundbreaking insights. Despite their technical expertise in specific fields, their opinions on imponderable subjects like public opinion and future elections are often unmoored. The democratization of information through cable news and social media has weakened the hold of elite gatherings like Davos. Additionally, even highly credentialed individuals struggle with modern life, as evidenced by concerns about social media's impact on mental health and the intolerance of opposing views in university intellectual culture. Ultimately, the real lesson of Davos is that everyone, experts and laypeople alike, is navigating a fast-moving world with only fragmentary understandings of its inscrutable future.