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Challenges to Democracy and Populist Shift in the Republican Party
The chapter discusses the response of Trump and the Republican Party to the outcome of the 2020 election, focusing on their attempts to challenge the election results despite lack of evidence. It explores the implications of a major party refusing to accept their loss and delves into Trump's pressures on Georgia officials to change the election outcome. The conversation also explores the GOP's embrace of anti-democratic tactics and economic populism, highlighting the risks for democracy and the challenges in translating public support into policy actions.