{"id":2066229,"date":"2023-10-13T12:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/good-trump-bad-trump-trumps-rosebud-explores-the-former-presidents-fascination-with-citizen-kane\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T12:07:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:07:22","slug":"good-trump-bad-trump-trumps-rosebud-explores-the-former-presidents-fascination-with-citizen-kane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/good-trump-bad-trump-trumps-rosebud-explores-the-former-presidents-fascination-with-citizen-kane\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s fascination with &#8216;Citizen Kane&#8217; explored in &#8216;Trump&#8217;s Rosebud&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgood-trump-bad-trump-trumps-rosebud-explores-the-former-presidents-fascination-with-citizen-kane%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2066229&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trump&#8217;s \u2063Rosebud: A Different Perspective on the Former President<\/h2>\n<p>Some tasks are nearly impossible. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Throwing a fastball north of 100 \u2064mph. Giving Donald Trump a fair shake in a \u200cdocumentary.<\/p>\n<p>Movies like \u2063Dinesh D\u2019Souza\u2019s \u201cTrump Card\u201d and, more commonly, \u201c#Unfit,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019ve Been Trumped\u201d and \u2064Michael Moore\u2019s \u201cFahrenheit \u206311\/9\u201d arrived with built-in mission statements. Trump good. Trump bad. Trump Hitler 2.0.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d offers something different. Truly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Robert Orlando\u2019s documentary \u2063looks at the former president through a curious \u2062lens. Trump\u2019s favorite film is \u201cCitizen Kane,\u201d\u200c a tale loosely based on media mogul William Randolph Hearst. The 1941 classic is often considered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulture.com\/2020\/12\/why-is-citizen-kane-the-great-movie-ever-made.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>greatest movie ever made<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Why would Trump pick the film as his personal favorite? More importantly, what is Trump\u2019s \u201cRosebud,\u201d the elusive part of his past that speaks volumes about his pugnacious spirit?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Orlando indulges in some Michael Moore-style tics, inserting himself into the narrative much like the far-Left provocateur often does. The focus, however, \u200dremains on\u200c the titular \u200cTrump.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_636095\" style=\"width: 416px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-636095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The experts\u200d aligned to give depth to Trump\u2019s\u200c life and career all lean to the Right, \u200cno doubt, but they range from all-out sycophants (Sebastian Gorka) to public servants who saw the \u200cbest and worst of Trump up close (Former Attorney General Bill Barr).<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out the talking head lineup? Blaze TV\u2019s Steve Deace, a fierce Trump critic who still grasps why the GOP darling holds sway over the party.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cClearly, Trump \u2063had a Kane-like drive for fame and attention,\u201d Orlando says, backed by\u2062 Barr noting the president was often\u2062 his own worst enemy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_636099\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-636099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IMDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>What \u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d does is show why \u2064the real estate mogul ascended to the presidency when he did and how his \u200bcurious skills \u200bproved so beneficial on\u200b the campaign trail.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosebud\u201d notes how other politicians would have turned and run at \u2063many points in Trump\u2019s contentious days in the Oval Office. Day after day. False media report after false media report.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Not Trump. He thrived on\u2064 it, be it the attention it gave him or the\u2063 chance to fight back.<\/p>\n<p>He never \u200cquits, never tires. Barr admits \u2062it\u2019s a fascinating \u200bpersonal tic, and one that cuts both \u200dways.<\/p>\n<p>Those traits proved calamitous during the recent pandemic. His blustery \u200ctouch \u200cwas no match for a global threat like no other.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s\u200b not-so-secret weapon is Barr, who worked closely enough with\u2062 Trump\u2063 to assess him in a fair manner. Trump slimed Barr on the way out, too, but Barr\u2019s lawyerly pose allows him to call balls and strikes in a way that helps the viewer. The \u200bdays of settling grudges \u200din the public arena are behind Barr.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Trump makes it impossible for a consensus to form on anything he touches, including a documentary purporting to be fair and balanced. For now, \u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d \u200cis\u200b a clear-eyed testament\u200c to a fascinating figure, one\u2064 that brings both clarity\u200d and balance to the subject.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And,\u2063 chances are, few will agree with that summation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>What\u2019s less up for debate? That Trump was and\u2062 remains a symbol, and how his\u2063 presence \u200csuggests the United States\u2019 current divisions \u200dwill only get worse.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To watch Trump\u2019s Rosebud visit: <a href=\"www.trumpsrosebud.com\"><strong>www.trumpsrosebud.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Christian Toto is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eight-documentaries-every-conservative-should-watch\/\" title=\"Top 8 Must-Watch Conservative Documentaries\">award-winning\u2063 journalist<\/a>, movie \u200bcritic and editor of <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodintoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>HollywoodInToto.com<\/i><\/a><i>. He previously served as \u2064associate editor with \u200bBreitbart News\u2019 Big Hollywood. \u2063Follow\u200c him at <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HollywoodInToto?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>@HollywoodInToto<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The views \u2064expressed in this piece are those of the author\u2062 and do not \u200dnecessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c How did Donald Trump&#8217;s relationship with the\u200d media shape his presidency\u200c and public opinion of him<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E political arena. But \u200bTrump thrived on\u2063 the\u200d controversy \u2064and used it to his advantage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2064 documentary also provides a comprehensive\u200d look at Trump\u2019s rise to fame in the 1980s\u200c and his subsequent ventures in real estate and reality\u2063 television. It highlights his bold personality, his\u200c knack for self-promotion, and his ability to captivate \u2063audiences with his unfiltered and \u200doften controversial statements.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d delves into the psyche of the \u200cman behind \u200cthe \u2064public persona, exploring\u2062 his motivations, his insecurities,\u2063 and the \u200devents that shaped him into\u2064 the polarizing figure he is today.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the film\u2019s most thought-provoking elements is its exploration \u200bof Trump\u2019s relationship with the media. It acknowledges his love-hate dynamic with the press, showcasing how he \u200bboth relied on and clashed with \u200cjournalists throughout his \u2064career.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosebud\u201d also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-ag-ketanji-brown-jackson-wants-fundamental-redesign-of-criminal-justice-system\/\" title=\"Alabama AG: Ketanji Brown Jackson Wants 'Fundamental Redesign' of Criminal Justice System\">raises important questions<\/a> about the role of the media in \u2063shaping public opinion and\u2063 the \u2064impact it had on\u2063 Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While some critics\u2064 may argue that \u201cTrump\u2019s\u2064 Rosebud\u201d\u200b lacks objectivity due to \u200dits predominantly \u200bright-leaning panel \u2063of experts,\u2064 it succeeds in providing viewers\u200c with a fresh and nuanced perspective on the former president. The documentary challenges preconceived notions about Trump, encouraging viewers to \u200csee beyond\u2062 the headlines and\u200c explore the complexities of his character.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d serves as a reminder that understanding a figure as\u2063 polarizing as Donald Trump requires more than just black and white narratives. \u200cIt invites audiences to engage in\u200c critical thinking and reflection, encouraging them \u200dto\u200c question their own biases and consider \u200balternative viewpoints.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosebud\u201d \u200bis \u200bnot \u200ba\u200b puff piece nor a takedown. It is an exploration of a man \u200bwho <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/good-trump-bad-trump-trumps-rosebud-explores-the-former-presidents-fascination-with-citizen-kane\/\" title=\"Trump's fascination with 'Citizen Kane' explored in 'Trump's Rosebud'.\">transcended traditional political norms<\/a> and left an indelible mark\u2064 on \u2064American history, for \u2062better or worse.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether\u2062 one agrees\u2062 with \u2062Trump\u2019s policies or not, \u2062\u201cTrump\u2019s \u200dRosebud\u201d offers an opportunity for deeper analysis and a more\u2063 comprehensive understanding of the man\u200d who occupied the highest \u200boffice in the United States. It challenges viewers to look beyond the surface-level narratives\u200b and explore the nuances of Trump\u2019s character, motivations, and impact on American politics.<\/p>\n<p>In a time of deep \u200dpolitical divisions, \u200d\u201cTrump\u2019s \u200bRosebud\u201d invites us to foster empathy \u2062and open-mindedness in our examination \u200dof political figures, reminding us \u2064that understanding \u2063the complexities of individuals \u2064and their actions is crucial for meaningful dialogue and progress.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTrump\u2019s Rosebud\u201d stands apart\u2062 from the deluge of Trump documentaries\u2063 by offering a \u200cunique perspective and a thought-provoking \u200cexploration of the former president. It \u200basks\u2064 us to set aside our preconceptions and delve into the\u2063 complexities of Trump\u2019s life \u2062and career, ultimately challenging us\u200b to critically reflect on\u2064 his impact on American society.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re a \u200cstaunch Trump supporter or a vehement critic, \u201cTrump\u2019s \u200cRosebud\u201d is a compelling watch that \u200dwill leave\u2062 you with a \u2062renewed understanding of the man who both fascinated and \u200bpolarized the \u200cnation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some tasks are almost unattainable: scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, pitching a fastball over 100 mph, and presenting a unbiased portrayal of Donald Trump in a documentary. Films like Dinesh D\u2019Souza\u2019s \u201cTrump Card\u201d and others such as \u201c#Unfit,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019ve Been Trumped,\u201d and Michael Moore\u2019s \u201cFahrenheit 11\/9\u201d come with predetermined agendas. Trump portrayed as either good or bad, or even compared to Hitler 2.0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":2066230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2066229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/279"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2066229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2066230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2066229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2066229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2066229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}