The SHARPIE Presidency
What Trump’s pen reveals about power, identity, and intent.
Who is Trump? Why his name resonates to the whole world? He is extraordinary persona by default, which you have to admit (love it or hate it).
His storyline creates a space to keep an eye on his movements and next step actions. The audience is intrigued. Even that (in)famous handshake with other leaders drew out attention from us. What does it tell us? Is he showman, great tactic manipulator, or just nasty hooligan in a high elite society? It does not matter. His name says it all - Trump. Trump means unpredictable stability. I would like to ask you to take a closer look at his accessory - pens…
I remember when his first days when he entered oval room as a second time president of the USA. He bombarded his presidency with a vast number of new bills signed by SHARPIE permanent marker. It surprised me whether it is okay singing the official documents with permanent marker pen. Few seconds later, I gave a thought “well, that’s Trump”. What I have learnt from that is following:
Trump plays many roles as an individual and the main philosophy of him is “attack, attack, attack”. So does SHARPIE pen. The permanent marker is hardly to be removed and stays for goods on the surface. Trump gave the message to us that he’s back. He is taking a second round after failure. His signature act is stating “alright guy, I am here. You will remember me for good. I am making history”.
Even though Trump is remembered by his glamorous and fancy lifestyle, and his appreciation to the high-status. My expectation did not meet the reality of that moment in the oval room. I expected to see any other pens that would probably show his luxury. Apparently, I forgot one important part of his mindset. Trump is rough, bold, straight to the point and leaving his marks in any games he played at. Trump himself is more than just a name, it is a huge brand. So does his choice of the pen again prove his identity.