Backlight - S25E05: From wrestling hero to autocrat
From wrestling character to president of the White House: Trump owes his rise, according to journalist and writer Josephine Riesman, to his experience of show wrestling. She examines the close bond between Trump and the professional wrestling industry. From an early age, Trump has been a fan of professional wrestling: an entertainment sport where everything is about dragging the audience through spectacle and deceit. For Trump, this tactic has become the basis of his political approach.
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Backlight S25E05 Synopsis
Stream Backlight "From wrestling hero to autocrat" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2025-11-19, this episode is part of Season 25 of Backlight. With a runtime of 22m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. From wrestling character to president of the White House: Trump owes his rise, according to journalist and writer Josephine Riesman, to his experience of show wrestling. She examines the close bond between Trump and the professional wrestling industr...
