As I see it | Why is a Trump commission attacking Nietzsche, Foucault and Sartre?
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
A Trump-backed commission criticizes prominent continental philosophers for allegedly promoting moral corruption, yet this analysis overlooks a fundamental irony: Trump himself embodies postmodern principles through his rejection of objective truth, consistent principles, and factual accountability. The commission's philosophical critique raises questions about intellectual consistency and selective moral judgment in contemporary political discourse.
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As I see it | Why is a Trump commission attacking Nietzsche, Foucault and Sartre?
The commission attacks these philosophers’ ideas as morally corrupting but Trump may be the ultimate postmodern politician, lacking fundamental principles and any regard for facts.
