Skyler Fusaro Letters

Skyler Fusaro, a fictional historian and activist from the 2060s, reflects on Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address in her letter. She critiques its promotion of authority and fear, emphasizing how it redefined civic virtue through ceremony rather than policy. The unexpected highlight was Trump awarding a hockey goalie a medal, symbolizing the shift from achievement to loyalty. Fusaro warns that this speech served as a precursor to authoritarianism, marking a troubling trajectory in American governance, where dominance is mistaken for stability.