[jaggednad]

A lot of truth in this article, but I disagree that trump has anything to do with this trend. As other commenters have pointed out, this trend predates trump’s ascension. The author admits vapor wave predates trump, as does Burner art and certain Japanese styles which I think played a major part in producing and popularizing this aesthetic. Trump’s aesthetic bears superficial similarities with this aesthetic, but I think in the same way that a stopped clock is right twice a day.

[Ericson2314]

I don't think the article hinges on trump bringing this stuff out. I think its more like the existing popular appeal of this stuff counteracted / re-channeled disgust.