Michael Blanchfield

Latika Burke, an editor at The Nightly in Australia, discusses the unexpected electoral challenges faced by conservative leaders in Australia, influenced by Trump’s rhetoric. Ben Stanley, a political scientist, examines the effects of Trumpism on Polish and Romanian elections, highlighting the rise of candidates with similar ideologies. Michael Blanchfield, a Canada policy reporter, reflects on how Trump’s influence shaped Canadian politics and public sentiment, connecting the dots between shifting dynamics in Australia, Canada, and Eastern Europe.