Background on the Protest and Key Figures
On a recent Saturday in New York, thousands of protesters marched down Park Avenue towards the Trump Tower, a symbol of luxury and opulence. The protest, reminiscent of a Broadway show with signs replacing the stage backdrop, demanded an extensive list of political fantasies that seem more like science fiction in the current American political landscape. These demands included ending the violence in Gaza, halting the migrant offensive, climate justice, democracy, freedom of expression, gender equality, and, as a sweetener, higher taxes for the wealthy.
Trump Tower, accustomed to hurricanes of protests and earthquakes of demands, remained unscathed. The slogans likely didn’t even ruffle the multimillionaire owner, who is known for his artificial bronze tan and golden penthouse residence. He views democracy as something akin to his neckwear—removing it when under pressure and putting it on only when it reaches his waistline.
The Absurdity of the Scene
It’s both absurd and surreal to see people protesting against ultra-capitalism and social inequality at the doorstep of a monument to excess. While protesters raised their fists and shouted their slogans, tourists likely took selfies with them. Meanwhile, neighboring magnates sipped Ethiopian coffee and smoked Cuban cigars in their bulletproof-windowed high-rises, oblivious to the street noise.
The Message and Government Response
The message was clear: “We want you to respect the law.” However, in Trump’s administration, laws are only respected when they don’t touch powerful entities like banks laundering money, oil companies polluting, or campaign-financing donors supporting the Republican Party. Migrants, on the other hand, face harsher treatment without excuses.
The protest concluded without the crowd toppling the tower or shooting marble plaques. Yet, a question lingered: how long will it take for those in power to understand that street-goers aren’t asking for luxury but for what was once considered basic in the American way of life?
Government Mandates and State Responses
That same day, in Washington, Deputy National Security Advisor Tricia McLaughlin appeared as the teacher reminding students during recess that games have rules. She seriously demanded—insisted—that sanctuary states like New York, Illinois, and California collaborate with the federal government and ICE on their anti-migrant program. This is akin to asking a vegan to help grill meat for barbecue.
The warning is clear: progressive states, which pride themselves on being a sanctuary for migrants, must now do the dirty work. In North America, politics is a chess game where morality becomes an interchangeable piece. The question remains: will these states bend or maintain their humanitarian stance? In this game, the only loser is common sense. Bureaucracy, politics, and hypocrisy dance together in a macabre waltz.
Comedians’ Fates and Trump’s Influence
CBS announced that Stephen Colbert’s late-night comedy and interview program will be canceled once his contract ends. ABC recently suspended Jimmy Kimmel, host of a similar show. In both cases, the White House occupant celebrated these dismissals and suspensions. It’s evident: in the United States, only Donald Trump can elicit laughter.
