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King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality

  • Written by Andrew Rojecki, Professor of Communication, University of Illinois Chicago
imageTwo Instagram images put out by the White House.White House Instagram

A grim-faced President Donald J. Trump looks out at the reader, under the headline “LAW AND ORDER.” Graffiti pictured in the corner of the White House Facebook post reads “Death to ICE.” Beneath that, a photo of protesters, choking on tear gas. And...

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