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The prevailing narrative is as predictable as it is exhausting. Following any statement or action from the newly inaugurated president, a series of events cascades through the media landscape. First comes a peculiar, outrageous, or downright humorous action taken by the president. News networks eagerly report on it, followed by pundits dissecting the coverage, leading to a series of vitriolic exchanges from political factions on social media.