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Personal libertarian awakening
- A high school civics teacher introduced Liam McCollum to Tom Woods and Ron Paul, inspiring his libertarian journey.
- This personal connection sparked years of daily listening and deep influence on his political views.
Ron Paul's populist roots
- Ron Paul sparked a populist energy by exposing the Republican establishment's failures and offering anti-war, anti-Fed views.
- Trump’s later rise built on this groundwork, embodying anti-establishment sentiments and dissident voices especially in health freedom.
Trump echoes Ron Paul policies
- Trump's 2024 platform showed unexpected Ron Paulian ideas like abolishing income tax and ending tip taxes.
- Ron Paul's influence helped prepare voters to resonate with critiques of establishment wars like Iraq.