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The Volatile Future of US Politics, with Robert Kagan
Intelligence Squared
Comparing Trump's Leadership Style to Historical Demagogues in American Politics
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The chapter explores the historical context of American politics by comparing Trump's leadership style to past figures like McCarthy and Wallace, emphasizing how his extreme narcissism and lack of empathy fit within a tradition of demagogues. It discusses the use of the word fascism in modern politics, the shift in voting preferences towards Trump among blue-collar, non-white voters, concerns about Trump's white supremacist movement, and the potential consequences of a Biden victory amidst fears of Trump declaring fraud and leading to civil conflict. The chapter also speculates on the future of a political movement in the US if Trump were no longer its leader and predicts a possible split within the Republican Party after a Biden victory.
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