President Donald Trump speaks during a back to school event in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Washington.Donald Trump is governing like a Roman emperor, according to an esteemed political novelist.
Robert Harris said the US president’s “egomania” and aversion to following rules make him comparable to disruptive leaders like Augustus, who set up an imperial cult across the Roman Empire.
He even mocked the Republican by envisioning him in the traditional attire of ancient Rome.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Read Entire Article
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