I hardly speak for everyone, but I though the objective was pretty clear: attract cameras and control the narrative for once.
The first round was intentionally scheduled so that the news would publish pictures of massive protests alongside Trump’s pathetic military parade. I’d speculate the date for the second round was chosen in anticipation of a deadlock over the appropriations bill (it was selected by August 23rd).
Optics aren’t my thing. I’m not good at them, and I care a lot more about direct action. Nevertheless, I still think seizing control of the narrative is important work. Trump relies on image projection and promises of power to corral Republicans, after all. Put him on the defensive, and the image falters.
I hardly speak for everyone, but I though the objective was pretty clear: attract cameras and control the narrative for once.
The first round was intentionally scheduled so that the news would publish pictures of massive protests alongside Trump’s pathetic military parade. I’d speculate the date for the second round was chosen in anticipation of a deadlock over the appropriations bill (it was selected by August 23rd).
Optics aren’t my thing. I’m not good at them, and I care a lot more about direct action. Nevertheless, I still think seizing control of the narrative is important work. Trump relies on image projection and promises of power to corral Republicans, after all. Put him on the defensive, and the image falters.