This chapter explores the impact of Donald Trump on the Republican Party and American politics, comparing his populist appeal to that of Barack Obama for Democrats. It discusses the success of Trump's right-wing populism and analyzes the left-wing backlash within the Democratic party. The chapter also delves into the influence of the 2008 financial crisis on American politics and the current cultural terrain of political conflicts.

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