Newt Gingrich Compares Trump to Mythic Heroes and Highlights Tech Giants' Changing Allegiance
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Gingrich described Trump as a "mythic figure," asserting that the president-elect transcends regular American politics. He went so far as to liken Trump to heroes from Viking sagas, emphasizing the extraordinary influence he believes Trump wields.
Discussing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's meeting with Trump, Gingrich suggested it was an acknowledgment of Trump's unique standing in the global arena. "The Facebook boss understood the president-elect's special place in the world," he said. He also lauded Trump as a "genuine, historic leader," noting his survival of a shooting incident and defeating Kamala Harris as testaments to his exceptional leadership qualities.
Gingrich pointed to Zuckerberg and other tech titans' interactions with Trump as indicative of a broader cultural shift. He proposed that this kind of transformation might happen only a couple of times in a century. The New York Times's Maggie Haberman echoed this sentiment during a CNN interview, observing that tech industry leaders seem more inclined to approach Trump rather than the reverse.
Mar-A-Lago, Trump's transition headquarters, has recently welcomed a variety of high-profile guests, including former critics and international leaders. Among those who have visited are MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mark Zuckerberg. This series of meetings suggests an evolving dynamic between Trump and influential figures from different sectors.
These developments underscore the increasingly prominent role Trump appears to play in shaping not just American politics but also global cultural and corporate landscapes.