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Trump, Populism, Fascism, And The Road Ahead, Harry Van Der Linden
Trump, Populism, Fascism, And The Road Ahead, Harry Van Der Linden
Harry van der Linden
This review essay offers a discussion of some recent studies that help to explain the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA. The studies examine Trump as “media spectacle,” analyze his support among Tea Partiers, and discuss his backing by the white working class left behind by neoliberalism and global capitalism. Special attention is given to two questions: Is Trump a rightwing populist or closer to a fascist? Relatedly, is Trump a threat to liberal democracy? The essay concludes with some suggestions of how to move beyond Trump.