POLITICSJun 3 · 13:19 UTCTHE ATLANTICJonathan Chait

Donald Trump’s Superficiality Is Bone Deep

Donald Trump's reluctance to endorse J.D. Vance as a successor stems from a trivial incident where Vance dropped a football trophy, highlighting Trump's focus on superficial appearances. The article criticizes Trump's prioritization of aesthetics over substance in presidential decisions, including White House renovations and personnel choices based on looks.

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