Topic: Mobutu

CNN's Anderson Cooper compared President Trump's refusal to concede to the waning days of Zairean dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, recounting an anecdote from his time in Kinshasa. The media environment has become increasingly "incestuous," with Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC constantly playing clips of one another to drive narratives. This was exemplified when Neil Cavuto cut away from a White House press briefing by Kayleigh McEnany, claiming her allegations of fraud were unsubstantiated.

"La Sape" (The Society of Elegant People) is a social movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo where members spend large sums on designer clothing despite modest means. Originally a gesture of defiance against the ruler Mobutu, the subculture now follows strict rules of conduct and style. The movement is compared to "Fight Club" for its rigid internal code and dedication to a specific aesthetic lifestyle.