The article critiques the juxtaposition of powerful billionaires standing behind Trump during his inauguration, portraying them as fearful rather than empowered. Each businessman had previously opposed Trump on various issues, yet they chose to align themselves with him, possibly out of fear for their businesses. This decision seemed to lack reward, as they faced tariffs and dwindling stock prices despite their efforts to gain favor with Trump. The narrative illustrates a tension between their former values and the realities of navigating the unpredictable Trump administration.
The tableau could also be viewed another way: as a bunch of billionaires who looked scared out of their minds.
All of these men stood side by side on the dais, many of them in what appeared to be a naked act of self-preservation.
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