A conversation with historian Sir Niall Ferguson on Trump, tariffs and China
The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
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The Populist Legacy: Trump and Historical Context
This chapter explores Donald Trump's historical role in American politics, drawing comparisons to past populist figures. It emphasizes his unique electoral success through narrow margins, suggesting that his influence reflects incremental shifts in political sentiment rather than revolutionary change.
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