From MAGA to Eternity: Examining Sado-Populism and Eternity Politics in Trump's Second Presidency (Audio)

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From MAGA to Eternity: Examining Sado-Populism and Eternity Politics in Trump's Second Presidency (Audio)

L & A

Dec 02, 2024

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The 2024 U.S. presidential election has reignited discussions about the nature of populism and its impact on democratic institutions. Donald Trump's return to power after a controversial first term raises important questions about the resilience of American democracy and the appeal of what Yale historian Timothy Snyder terms ‘sado-populism’ and the ‘politics of eternity’ (Snyder, 2018). This article examines how these concepts manifest in Trump's rhetoric and policy proposals, with a particular focus on Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative policy blueprint for his second term

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