Beyond the Spectacle

Category: Presidential Character

  • Beyond the Spectacle

    Beyond the Spectacle

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    Morgan Treadwell
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    In this inaugural conversation for Beyond the Spectacle, editors Morgan Treadwell and Taylor Veritatis discuss the patterns emerging in Trump’s second administration, particularly focusing on how character traits manifest in governance decisions. Their discussion examines the recent Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and its broader implications for American democracy and international standing.

  • The Empathy Gap

    The Empathy Gap

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    Morgan Treadwell
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    Crisis response offers perhaps the clearest window into a leader’s core priorities and values. By examining Trump’s verified responses to various disasters and emergencies across both terms, a pattern emerges that raises important questions about the role of empathy in American leadership.