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President Trump uses his power to influence American culture, from corporate logos to entertainment, silencing critics and rewarding allies. His actions raise concerns about authoritarianism and threats to democratic institutions.

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President Trump uses his power to influence American culture, from corporate logos to entertainment, silencing critics and rewarding allies. His actions raise concerns about authoritarianism and threats to democratic institutions.
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From Cracker Barrel to Sydney Sweeney, Trump Has an Opinion to Share

Aug. 30, 2025

By Katie Rogers

Cracker Barrel didn’t ask for this.

Just a couple weeks ago, it was a restaurant where patrons could play checkers and eat Chicken n’ Dumplins. That changed when the chain removed an image of a man sitting next to a barrel from its logo. The restaurant endured cultural backlash from conservatives, including Mr. Trump’s eldest son, who accused the company’s executives of supporting diversity efforts.

After a call with White House officials and a logo change earlier this week, the company unwoked itself to President Trump’s liking.

β€œCongratulations Cracker Barrel!” read the statement from Mr. Trump, who celebrated the old barrel man’s return to the logo. β€œAll of your fans very much appreciate it.”

It used to be that you could switch off the so-called culture wars, or at least find a place to mute them for a little while. Cracker Barrel was actually one of those places. But now, not e...

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