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hell freezes over
www.nytimes.com
best excerpts:
In the main auditorium for a conservative rally titled “Take Back Virginia” this week in the state’s capital, speakers promoted election conspiracy theories, warned of a coming civil war with liberal states, and proclaimed President Biden should be arrested for treason.
But in the event’s back room, that grim tenor gave way to the type of darkly festive tone often found at one of former President Donald J. Trump’s signature rallies — food, drinks and laughter. The sounds of a football tailgate converging with political grievances.
the most noticeable reflection of how Mr. Trump’s most ardent fans have taken on his personality and grievances is in the clothing. Among some attendees, it is not enough to go to an event in the name of Mr. Trump; their attendance also requires wearing something that mimics some of his political calling cards — mocking his political opponents, using vulgar language and openly embracing political incorrectness. At some events, I’ve seen people with particularly crass T-shirts hold their own photo lines, as others queue for selfie after selfie.
At Rallies, Trump Fans Wear Their Grievances (Published 2021)
For some, it’s not enough to go to an event in the name of Donald J. Trump — their attendance also requires wearing something that embraces some of his political calling cards.
best excerpts:
In the main auditorium for a conservative rally titled “Take Back Virginia” this week in the state’s capital, speakers promoted election conspiracy theories, warned of a coming civil war with liberal states, and proclaimed President Biden should be arrested for treason.
But in the event’s back room, that grim tenor gave way to the type of darkly festive tone often found at one of former President Donald J. Trump’s signature rallies — food, drinks and laughter. The sounds of a football tailgate converging with political grievances.
the most noticeable reflection of how Mr. Trump’s most ardent fans have taken on his personality and grievances is in the clothing. Among some attendees, it is not enough to go to an event in the name of Mr. Trump; their attendance also requires wearing something that mimics some of his political calling cards — mocking his political opponents, using vulgar language and openly embracing political incorrectness. At some events, I’ve seen people with particularly crass T-shirts hold their own photo lines, as others queue for selfie after selfie.
