How Trump uses public displays of propaganda to wield power

Political Landscape & Protests - Organizers estimated over 7 million people participated in No Kings protests across 2700+ locations, marking the largest single-day demonstrations against a sitting president [1] - The administration is accused of using propaganda tactics reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, blurring the lines between policy and propaganda [2][3] - The administration's actions are framed as an attempt to construct an alternate reality and manufacture consent, saturating public life with a specific image and vision [8][12][14] Government Actions & Policies - The US citizenship test is being made longer and harder, raising questions about the administration's understanding of the nation's founding principles [1] - Homeland Security instructed the TSA to play a video at security checkpoints, which 35% of the country's busiest airports refused to air [9] - Taxpayer money is being used to fund White House Wire, a state-run website promoting the administration's talking points [12] Societal Response & Resistance - Civil society is pushing back against the administration's actions, facing roadblocks in their efforts [15][16] - A Maris poll indicated nearly 80% (eight in 10) of Americans believe the government has gone too far in restricting free speech [17] - Quinnipiac polling shows a shift in voter sentiment from +9 optimistic to -10 pessimistic on free speech since Trump returned to office [18]