Characteristics of Populism in Leadership

Populism is characterized by political strategies that respond to changing public demands when trust in traditional politics wanes. This is evident in Donald Trump's approach, where he proposed exclusionary policies and protectionism as central tenets of his agenda. These strategies focus on simple, monitorable commitments that resonate with a public skeptical of governments and markets. Trump's transactional attitude further reinforces this populism, directing international relations toward a narrow focus on American interests, often at the expense of global cooperation.