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Superman Dropping ‘The American Way’ From Motto Leaves Lara Trump Very Upset

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law and close adviser to former President Donald Trump, has joined the growing list of conservatives who are “deeply concerned” about how superheroes are evolving past a more traditional white, male, heterosexual identity.   Much of this controversy began after DC Comics’ new Superman film had Superman’s son “Jon Kent” come out as bisexual, while removing the "American Way" from the motto "Truth, Justice, and the American Way!”   Analysts say the move was likely not political, but more to help market the film internationally, rather than simply to an American audience.   Wow, now let’s see here!  Storming the US Capitol, with the intention of trying to overthrow our democracy is no cause for concern, but allowing a fictional character to have a bisexual son and change his slogan just a teeny weeny bit for marketing purposes - and the world is suddenly coming to an end?  Not to mention, good luck trying to find a decent phone booth for Cl...