From Caricatures to Character: How President Trump Redefines Perceptions

From Caricatures to Character: How President Trump Redefines Perceptions
Comedian Bill Maher speaks onstage during an event in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2017. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for J/P Haitian Relief Organization
Susan D. Harris
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In an era of polarized narratives, President Donald Trump’s true character is often reduced to soundbites and crafted caricatures. That’s the Trump that comedian and political commentator Bill Maher thought he knew.