Since January 2025, America has embraced a new institution known as the “New Royal Court.” Simply put, it is a group of controversial individuals riding the coattails of a bullish individual.
A motley assembly of characters adorns this court—each more eccentric than the next. These courtiers are not individuals of noble birth or exceptional talent, but rather a medley of influencers, media moguls, and opportunistic politicians. Their chief pursuit is not the state’s welfare, but the art of pleasing the KING and securing personal gains.
At the helm of this new institution is the KING, whose ability to juggle promises, policies, and public opinion is bewildering. The KING’s most astute skill is the delivery of grandiloquent speeches that promise utopian futures while conveniently overlooking the problems created by his reckless policies.
The courtiers are adept players in this dangerous farce. They engage in bouts of feigned loyalty and sycophancy, each vying for proximity to the KING. Their discussions, often held in hushed tones behind closed doors, revolve around devising strategies to outmaneuver one another, all while crafting an illusion of unity and purpose.
The New Royal Court serves as a masterclass in the art of distraction. Public attention is meticulously directed away from substantive issues and toward trivial spectacles. Events are staged with great fanfare—mock trials, lavish banquets, and ceremonial decrees—designed to keep the masses blissfully unaware of the machinations at play.
The New Royal Court is a satire of governance, a parody of justice, and a caricature of representation. It thrives on bombastic promises, revels in absurdity, and perpetuates chaos. As citizens, we are both its audience and its victims, compelled to watch the melodrama unfold while ultimately bearing its consequences.
Our British cousins overseas share many of our beliefs and sincerely express their loyalty by singing “God Save the King”. But theirs, is an old monarchy honed by time. The king is not authorized to make any decisions without the approval of an often raucous Parliament.
What happened to all the guardrails established by our prudent, forward-looking forebears?
Alain