No One Is Buying Trump's Rebrand Hype

President Donald Trump has recently undertaken a provocative move to recast himself as a global peace advocate by renaming the nation’s foremost peacebuilding entity as the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.” In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly mocked this development, highlighting the hypocrisy inherent in Trump’s actions. The U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally established organization aimed at fostering conflict resolution worldwide, has now been subject to Trump’s branding attempt.Newsom’s creative jab, parodied as the “KFC INSTITUTE FOR VEGANISM,” swiftly gained traction online, resonating with users who celebrated his sharp critique. Notably, as Trump seeks to associate his name with institutions he once undermined, many citizens voiced their frustrations over this transformation. Critically, Trump's administration had previously attempted to dissolve the Institute, actions later deemed illegal by a federal judge. This latest renaming initiative raises questions about his genuine commitment to peace versus mere public relations efforts amid ongoing legal issues regarding the Institute's independence.