The Glenn Show Chloé Simone – The Dark Side of Identity
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Feb 20, 2026 Chloé Simone, founder of Theory of Enchantment and commentator on identity, offers a short bio: thinker focused on race, inclusion, and spiritual approaches to belonging. She critiques power-first models like CRT and traces how identity politics morphed into reciprocal grievance. She recounts personal mourning, a revealing moment in Bethlehem, and her evolving stance on Israel-Palestine.
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Theory Of Enchantment's Ethos
- Chloé Simone created Theory of Enchantment to promote inclusion anchored in love, compassion, and uplifting critique.
- She positions it explicitly as an alternative to models like Robin DiAngelo's and Ibram X. Kendi's approaches.
Power As CRT's Central Flaw
- Chloé Simone argues that critical race theory's core flaw is making power the ultimate aim instead of spiritual or moral development.
- She warns that treating power as the end leads anyone with grievance to mimic oppressive tactics once they gain power.
Trump As 'First CRT President'
- Chloé Simone calls Donald Trump the first 'CRT president' because he weaponizes grievance into a bid for power.
- She says this outcome was predictable and demonstrates how identity-based grievance politics can be reversed.
