The Divine President: Populism, Political Theology, and Gabriel over the White House.

The article discusses the parallels between the attempted coup by Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, and the 1933 film "Gabriel over the White House," which portrays the divine legitimation of an autocratic leader. It explores the themes of populism, political theology, and authoritarianism in both contexts, highlighting the role of divine intervention in justifying autocratic interventions in democracy. The article also contrasts the populist representation in classical Hollywood cinema with contemporary populism, such as Trumpism, which rejects higher commitments and emphasizes individual freedom over shared ideals. [Extracted from the article]

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