Summary
An article from Newsweek's "Conventional Wisdom" section assigns up, down, or sideways arrows to different political figures and events to show their current status in public perception. It humorously comments on recent events, such as an FBI intervention and President Trump's playful Halloween antics.
Key Facts
- "Conventional Wisdom" is a feature from Newsweek focused on political figures and their public image.
- It uses arrows to denote the rising or falling status of these figures in current events.
- The FBI prevented a concerning event in Michigan, earning it positive recognition.
- President Trump gained attention for interacting with children during Halloween without backlash.
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping was the main figure at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
- ICE agents wearing masks from a horror movie was criticized as a bad idea.
- A Halloween decoration by Maryland Supreme Court Justice Peter Killough led to legal tensions.
- Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was teased for not knowing the song "New York State of Mind."
