The rise of the ‘loyal loser’

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“Treating stupid is really hard.” That was the medical opinion provided by Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor-turned-administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, when asked by a MAGA-friendly journalist how to cure “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” In case you forgot, TDS is a sickness attributed to anyone who disagrees with Donald Trump. While this exchange at a recent White House press briefing may seem like just another Tuesday, it underscores how important loyalty has become during Donald Trump’s second term. But while loyalty superseding competence is obviously dangerous when it comes to appointing top-ranking officials like Dr. Oz,…

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