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This scripted spectacle is emblematic of a deeper structural problem endemic to modern American governance and media. Political and media elites have, over time, become part of what scholars call managerialism—a top-down system where decisions are made by an insulated aristocracy, disconnected from the grassroots. This system prioritizes standardized messaging, control, and centralization, effectively turning politicians into performers rather than representatives.