Sam Steel
Sam Steel
Source: The Signal
Date: 04/04/2026 9:49am
Article Summary:
Opinion: “No Kings” Protesters Accused of Hypocrisy on Authoritarianism and Political Power
In a letter to the editor, Sam Steel criticizes participants in a recent “No Kings” protest, arguing that they previously supported strict pandemic-era policies and are inconsistent in their opposition to authoritarianism. Steel contends that the ability to publicly demonstrate undermines claims of tyranny and defends former President Trump while pointing to long-serving members of Congress as overlooked examples of entrenched power. The piece characterizes the protest as partisan frustration rather than a principled stand.
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Date: 04/04/2026 9:49am
Article Summary:
Opinion: “No Kings” Protesters Accused of Hypocrisy on Authoritarianism and Political Power
In a letter to the editor, Sam Steel criticizes participants in a recent “No Kings” protest, arguing that they previously supported strict pandemic-era policies and are inconsistent in their opposition to authoritarianism. Steel contends that the ability to publicly demonstrate undermines claims of tyranny and defends former President Trump while pointing to long-serving members of Congress as overlooked examples of entrenched power. The piece characterizes the protest as partisan frustration rather than a principled stand.
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