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The Purge and Political Manipulation
Utilizing the film "The Purge" as an allegorical device, Hampton connects the tagline "Keep America Great" with Donald Trump's campaign slogan. He argues that both the film and the political discourse reflect a troubling relationship between Hollywood's narrative constructs and real-world politics. Here, he digs into the influence of Jared Kushner, who has historical ties to the film industry through a public relations figure, Josh Rafel. This connection opens up channels of discussion about the implications of intertwining political power and mass media propaganda.