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1992: The year politics broke

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Mythic Nature of Trumpism and its Societal Implications

This chapter explores how Trump's political identity and appeal were shaped by promoting conspiracy theories like birtherism and stolen election myths, transcending factual accuracy to tap into deeper social narratives. It delves into the intersection of material conditions, societal shifts, and technology in modern politics, questioning the impact of capitalism on societal problems and the evolving nature of human interactions.

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