The president dubbed himself “the king” after killing a controversial New York City program.
Summary
Donald Trump’s supporters celebrated his self-proclaimed “king” status after he ended New York City’s congestion pricing program.
Conservatives, including White House officials and influencers, shared AI-generated images of Trump as a monarch.
Critics, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, condemned his rhetoric, emphasizing that the U.S. is a democracy. Hochul announced legal action to challenge the decision.
The controversy highlights the growing embrace of authoritarian symbolism among his supporters.