The Political Scene | The New Yorker What Does It Mean to Resist Trump in 2025?
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Feb 13, 2025 Brady Brickner-Wood, a freelance essayist and cultural critic, offers an incisive analysis of the evolving resistance to Trump’s presidency. He discusses the fatigue and resignation felt among liberals and critiques the Democratic Party's struggles to unify its message. The conversation also dives into Kendrick Lamar's politically charged Super Bowl halftime performance, showcasing how cultural resistance interplays with politics. Brickner-Wood emphasizes the need for grassroots movements and authentic engagement to overcome challenges in today's polarized landscape.
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Defining the Resistance
- The "resistance" encompassed cultural dissent across American popular culture.
- This included social media activism and public figures denouncing Trump's policies.
Cultural Resistance Examples
- Catchphrases like "it's Mueller time" were examples of the cultural resistance.
- Some argue that this resistance contributed to Trump's 2020 election loss.
Resistance Solidarity
- Early resistance unified leftists, centrists, and Democrats against Trump's rhetoric.
- This solidarity stemmed from shared values and a desire for political decency.