
Politics Theory Other
Excerpt - Adam Tooze on resistance to Trump
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Quick takeaways
- The fragmentation of political beliefs has hindered the Biden administration's ability to rebuild a cohesive coalition against systemic injustice.
- Both Trump and Biden administrations have failed to effectively combat rising anti-immigrant sentiments, highlighting entrenched divisions in U.S. political discourse.
Deep dives
Shifts in American Political Resistance
The previous coalition of resistance in American society, which included a diverse range of groups from anarchists to mainstream readers of prominent publications, is no longer viewed as a realistic representation of the political landscape. This shift reflects the broader changes and challenges faced by the Biden administration in attempting to rebuild democratic alliances. The administration's struggle to unite various factions highlights the fragmentation of political beliefs and priorities that has emerged over recent years, making it difficult to maintain a cohesive opposition to prevailing ideologies. As societal divides deepen, the prospects for a unified front against issues such as inequality and systemic injustice appear increasingly tenuous.