This is opinion writing comparing Trump to authoritarian rulers — a rhetorical device common in political commentary, not a factual claim. The post headline frames a subjective judgment as historical fact. While news coverage shows Trump did pressure NATO allies, bungled ceremonial duties, and lose Senate war powers votes, characterizing a sitting US president as a 'mad and bad king' is editorial stance, not verifiable reporting. The framing conflates Trump's controversial actions with monarchical tyranny without establishing that equivalence.