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Part Two: John Schmitz: The First Trump

Behind the Bastards

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The Evolution of the Modern Right: John Schmitz and the Republican Party

This chapter explores the role of John Schmitz in shaping the Republican party's thinking, his beliefs that resonated with the broader party, and the cultural changes happening at the time. It discusses the campaign's alignment with extremist groups and the use of far-right populist conspiracy messaging.

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