The Daily Show segment mocks Trump's invocation of 'meritocracy' as political branding
A Daily Show comedy segment targets Donald Trump's use of the word 'meritocracy,' arguing the term functions as political branding rather than a description of policy. The segment contrasts 'meritocracy' with other rhetorical buzzwords Trump has deployed, using satirical framing to question whether the label reflects actual governing criteria.
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