Republicans Co-opt Gold Star Tributes to Bolster Trump’s Nationalist Image
Populist strongman / nationalist myth-making
Dozens of GOP officials flood feeds with identical paeans to Gold Star families, converting a solemn remembrance into a rally-the-flag spectacle that centers Republican politicians rather than the fallen. The synchronized praise reinforces a narrative that equates patriotism with loyalty to the party and its leaders, a classic strong-man branding move.
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