Trump is not a king – but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts
- Written by Shannon Bow O'Brien, Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin
President Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk next to a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesHeads of state are the symbolic leader of a country. Some of them, like King Charles III of the United Kingdom, carry out largely ceremonial roles these days. Others, like Saudi Arabian King Salman,...