The Daily The Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
Sep 11, 2022
Elisabeth Zerofsky, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, dives into the powerful Claremont Institute, a key player in the rise of Trumpism and counter-revolutionary politics. She explores how the Institute has shifted conservatism from its traditional roots toward radical ideologies. The discussion touches on its controversial ties to political figures and the attempts to engage disillusioned younger audiences. Zerofsky also reveals the tensions within the Institute as it grapples with modern conservatism's evolution.
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Flight 93 Election
- The Claremont Institute, a right-wing think tank, compared the 2020 election to Flight 93.
- They argued that voting for Trump was like charging the cockpit, a necessary risk.
Critique of Modern Governance
- Claremont scholars see the American republic as dismantled and the Constitution corrupted.
- They believe unelected experts have replaced self-governance.
Claremont's Political Shift
- The Claremont Institute aimed to become more politically active with Trump's rise.
- They saw an opportunity to apply their philosophy to the political moment.
