“All hail King Donald I – the ruler of… traffic lanes?”
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Former President Donald Trump—famous for a gold-plated lifestyle and the urge to stamp his name on everything from steaks to skyscrapers—has now upgraded himself to royalty. At least, in his own mind.
In a triumphant post on Truth Social (a.k.a. Twitter, but with more capital letters), Trump declared himself a king while claiming victory over New York City’s congestion pricing programme—because nothing says “constitutional republic” like live-blogging your own coronation.
The Legend of King Donald and the Stubborn Sword of Power
If Trump’s latest royal proclamation sounds familiar, it’s because history (and legend) have seen this before. Trump, like a modern-day King Arthur, sees himself as the rightful ruler, destined to wield supreme power over America.
But there’s one small problem—he can’t quite pull the sword from the stone.
In this case, the “sword” is actual political legitimacy, and no matter how much he tugs, tweets, and tantrums, it just won’t budge.
- King Arthur united a kingdom.
- King Donald is struggling to unite a party.
- Arthur was chosen by destiny.
- Trump was chosen by a very dramatic election cycle.
- Arthur pulled Excalibur from the stone with honour.
- Trump is still pulling court filings from every corner of American life.
Trump’s ‘King’ Status – More ‘Monty Python’ Than Mythical Legend
Instead of the noble, destined King of Camelot, Trump’s reign feels more like a Monty Python sketch—complete with loyal followers chanting his name, a few over-the-top declarations, and a kingdom built on… lawsuits.
Much like the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, he refuses to admit defeat, even as court rulings and headlines keep taking chunks out of his credibility.
- Announced a “totally normal” plan to fix elections forever? “Just a flesh wound!”
- Lost in court (again)? “I’ve had worse!” (Trump’s court success rate so far)
- Indicted multiple times? “Come back here and I’ll bite your legs off!”
The Congestion Pricing ‘Victory’ – A Royal Decree Over… Traffic Fees?
So what epic kingly act has Trump chosen to cement his place in history?
Taking credit for what he’s portraying as the defeat of NYC’s congestion pricing plan.
That’s right—not uniting warring factions, not slaying a dragon, not restoring order to the land—but fighting to make sure people can sit in gridlocked traffic without having to pay extra for it.
“This was nothing more than another money grab by the radical left,” Trump declared, while the congestion pricing programme’s stated aims include reducing pollution, easing congestion, and funding public transport.
Even for a self-proclaimed king, this is a pretty small hill to build a throne on.
The Real Question – Can Trump Ever ‘Pull the Sword’?
Unlike Arthur, whose destiny was set in stone, Trump’s future as America’s ruler is a little more complicated.
While his followers still chant his name, and he declares himself the rightful leader, there’s one thing standing in his way:
The sword of power isn’t just stuck—it’s being held down by a thicket of court battles, investigations, and a legal system that stubbornly insists on paperwork.
And if 2024’s election cycle is anything like his past battles, he might just end up like a medieval court jester rather than a legendary king.
Donald Trump declares himself a king after blocking NYC’s congestion pricing, but his quest for power looks more like Monty Python than King Arthur—can he ever pull the sword from the stone?