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6. Yesterday I heard it called "MAGA Mandela"

Sun Aug 14, 2022, 10:21 AM

Aug 2022

I think it was George Conway on CNN - I was listening in the car.

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That easily goes back to Rome at least relayerbob Aug 2022 #1

Also a symbol for protest against authoritarian strength and power. onenote Aug 2022 #7

Also a black power symbol..... getagrip_already Aug 2022 #2

Not the way Trump does it. Solomon Aug 2022 #3

Shhh don't tell them that. Samrob Aug 2022 #5

He thinks he's Bender from The Breakfast Club blogslug Aug 2022 #4

Lol! demmiblue Aug 2022 #10

Yesterday I heard it called "MAGA Mandela" QED Aug 2022 #6

The raised fist is a long-standing symbol of solidarity, and comes out Gaugamela Aug 2022 #8

I think that he thinks it makes him look tough, like a boxer. Higherarky Aug 2022 #11