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So It Goes: Niall Ferguson on Good Books, Bad Screens, a 1968 Redux, and Hobbits | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Embracing the Past: Trump’s 19th Century Revival

Donald Trump's political approach signifies a shift back to 19th-century Republican traditions, emphasizing a protectionist stance reminiscent of tariffs that dominated the party's agenda until the 1930s. This historical context highlights the party's evolution from protectionism to free trade post-World War II, a deviation from its earlier identity. Trump's rally-style events and rhetoric mirror the oratory style of the 19th century, distinguishing him from contemporary political norms and underscoring the misunderstanding surrounding his influence when compared to European politics of the 1930s.

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