This chapter explores the rise of Donald Trump within the Republican party and analyzes the influence of his charismatic personality on Republican politics. It draws comparisons between Trump and Barack Obama, discussing their ability to captivate and mobilize their supporters, while also noting the discrepancy between the Republican party's embrace of extremism and the left's experience with left-wing populism.
Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Josh Green discusses his book The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, AOC, and the Rise of the New Left.
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