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Trump's Controversial Style Sparks Comparisons to Palpatine

11/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump wore a burgundy scarf and an oversized black coat on November 22, 2025.
Critics likened the look to Emperor Palpatine, while others compared it with Zohran Mamdani's mayor-elect style.
Their meeting, initially seen as contentious, was friendly, with Trump praising Mamdani and letting him call him 'fascist'.
During a visit to Joint Base Andrews, Trump kept the scarf on while inspecting golf courses with Nicklaus.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump wore a burgundy scarf and an oversized black coat on November 22, 2025.
Critics likened the look to Emperor Palpatine, while others compared it with Zohran Mamdani's mayor-elect style.
Their meeting, initially seen as contentious, was friendly, with Trump praising Mamdani and letting him call him 'fascist'.
During a visit to Joint Base Andrews, Trump kept the scarf on while inspecting golf courses with Nicklaus.