“Trump Terminology”

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(4-20)

Donald J. Trump. The one thing he never inspires is… silence.

This bombastic business-mogul-turned-media-figure-turned-candidate-turned-elected-official has literally rewritten the political history of America. With the messy hue of a smashed crayon. Regardless of a spectator’s political inclination, he has become a focal point. For scorn or blind loyalty. Yet his effect on the landscape has not been limited to governance. Instead, he has also inspired new wrinkles in our popular vocabulary. We speak of him on a daily basis, in loathing despair or kneeling praise.

His place in the public consciousness is seemingly secure. No one will forget his reign. It is likely that historians will count him as one of the most significant American leaders of the 21^st Century. Despite being reviled by much of the world’s population.

Examples in mainstream publications and social media are many. Literally millions of words have been written about him, in an endless tide of prose and poetry. What follows here are a few that have been noted by this writer:

The Donald – Perhaps the very first slam against Trump. Common when he hosted ‘The Apprentice’ on television. His arrogant sense of self-importance was known all over this nation and the world. But perhaps, not fully understood. Opponents underestimated the scope of his hubris. He has shown an ability to plunge depths unimagined by previous occupants of the White House.

The Dealer – Trump’s ‘The Art of the Deal’ used to define him as a public figure. Though after his election to the presidency, most now think of him as a political icon.

Cyrus – A reference to Cyrus the Great, mentioned in biblical texts. Evangelical Christians see Trump as a modern version of this Persian king, who became a protector of the Jewish people. They believe that he also has been ‘anointed by God’ to watch over those of faith as they battle secular foes.

God Emperor Trump – A Facebook page. Recently notable for posting a story that the WWE’s Vince McMahon had been chosen to help counsel the president on reviving our national economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. A supreme buffoon.

Tangerine Tornado – A breezy label applied by Dana Carvey, alumnus of SNL.

Spray Tan Republi-can – A nod to Trump’s liberal use of an artificial bronzer in public.

Cheater-in-Chief – A reference to the fact that Trump seems to have never enjoyed a truly committed relationship during his life. He has been married three times and has been unfaithful to all his spouses. His appetite for women apparently rivals that of former national chief executive Bill Clinton.

Mr. Bone Spur Defer – Inspired by his Vietnam deferment to avoid military service, in 1968.

Adolf Twitler – A play on his fondness for Twitter. Very clever.

Drumpf – A common twist on the original spelling of Trump’s family appellation.

Drumpf Der Dorito – A variation that plays on the president’s artificial skin toner.

Pussy Grabber – Used by a friend who actually voted for the president.

Cinnamon Hitler – Another reference used by a friend in New York State. Attributed online to Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show.’

Hitler/Satan/Misogynist Fool – An improvised slur shouted in print by a counterculture friend with a longstanding opposition to social norms.

Murdering Fascist Trump; 45 – An in-your-face descriptive. Used by someone I know in New York City.

Nitwitted Sherbet Turd – A nickname offered by my niece. Creative and original.

Mango Mussolini – A fun reference to Il Duce Benito from Italy. Used by a New York friend in a recent e-mail message. With a bit of research after-the-fact, I discovered that there is a brew with this name, apparently a Danish product. Described as a New England IPA. “Full of lively notes of tropical fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice, pineapple and freshly-cut grass. A fantastic bittersweet balance between mango and strong citrus. Oatmeal finishes the silky smooth.”

Orange Shit-Stain – A favorite of someone I met in Erie, Pennsylvania. A friend who maintains a high profile on Facebook as a vocal opponent of ‘45.’

Former President Donald Trump – A nickname offered by Joe Biden, a past vice president and the presumptive Democratic Party presidential candidate for 2020.

Cheeto in Chief – My own moniker for the president, used a few years ago here in my column series.

Herr Cheeto – A later variation I have also used in print.

Whether through defeat at the ballot box or via having simply exhausted his limit as president after another four years, Trump’s position at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will come to an end. But one can be assured that the legacy of this inflammatory figure will endure for generations to come.

Trump may be considered a foe, a fool, or an extremist hero. But he will never, ever be ignored.

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