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MAGA Decries Holiday’s ‘Commodus’ Attack on Ivanka

5/20/2026

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Ivanka Trump’s attempt to align with Stoic philosophy drew criticism for a gap between statements and actions.
Ryan Holiday posted a video on X after her April interview praising Marcus Aurelius, saying she does not practice Stoicism and comparing her to Commodus.
Matt Johnson wrote in The Bulwark that MAGA Republicans accused Ryan Holiday of “Trump derangement syndrome,” while noting Stoicism stresses civic responsibility and equal rights.

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Story summary

Ivanka Trump’s attempt to align with Stoic philosophy drew criticism for a gap between statements and actions.
Ryan Holiday posted a video on X after her April interview praising Marcus Aurelius, saying she does not practice Stoicism and comparing her to Commodus.
Matt Johnson wrote in The Bulwark that MAGA Republicans accused Ryan Holiday of “Trump derangement syndrome,” while noting Stoicism stresses civic responsibility and equal rights.