Source: Garrison Center
by Thomas L Knapp
“What does it mean to be ‘insubordinate?’ Put simply, insubordination entails a person who’s lower on some ladder of authority defying the orders of someone who’s higher on that ladder. Trump clearly believes in the existence of such a ladder, upon which he enjoys higher ranking than, and authority over, mere mortals. Especially journalists. And most especially female journalists. … In reality, Trump’s only subordinates (with respect to his position as president of the United States) are employees of the federal government’s executive branch. Literally everyone else in the country is either his equal or his superior.” (11/20/25)