Friday essay: ‘epic fury’ – the men of MAGA might be the most emotional US leaders ever
Kon-yu describes Noem’s hard-line role and reports possible explanations cited for her departure, including an ICE campaign and alleged misuse of funds.

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Kon-yu describes Noem’s hard-line role and reports possible explanations cited for her departure, including an ICE campaign and alleged misuse of funds.

In a Friday essay, Natalie Kon-yu argues that emotional expression and displays of anger shape Donald Trump’s administration and MAGA politics, with different expectations for men and women. She presents the contrast as evidence of a gendered, feelings-driven form of political power.
Former homeland security secretary discussed in relation to deportation policy and her departure
Vice President discussed for his anger and confrontation with Volodymyr Zelensky
Vance's version of this story ↗White House press secretary discussed for her rhetoric and public image
Leavitt's version of this story ↗President and central subject of the essay’s argument about emotional political style
Trump's version of this story ↗Defense secretary whose public statements and conduct the essay discusses
Hegseth's version of this story ↗Colorado congresswoman discussed in connection with a photograph taken during Clinton’s deposition
Former congressman mentioned as another man accused of having “Mar-a-Lago face”
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