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Confronting Capitalism: How Trump Became a Neocon

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Trump's Foreign and Domestic Policy Conundrum

This chapter examines the discrepancies between Trump's campaign rhetoric and actual governance, highlighting his alignment with traditional neoconservative foreign policies and regressive domestic agendas. It discusses the complexities within the MAGA base, revealing a growing dissatisfaction among supporters as Trump's policies shift towards conventional approaches while challenging the needs of lower-income constituents. The analysis also raises concerns about the future sustainability of the MAGA movement amid evolving geopolitical and domestic landscapes.

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