All articles tagged with #trumpism
At the Chicago opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Barack and Michelle Obama delivered rousing speeches that praised past achievements and offered veiled critiques of Donald Trump and his administration, signaling a stance in favor of democratic ideals as attendees including Clinton, Bush, and Biden looked on and performers like Springsteen and Aguilera performed.
Charles III’s US trip is seen as a deft soft-power maneuver: complimenting Trump while signaling limits on Trumpism, strengthening the UK–US relationship even as critics note Britain’s monarchy has its own controversies.
Journalist Jeff Sharlet argues that Trumpism has normalized violence in U.S. politics, linking the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting and broader gun-enabled acts to a broader pattern he terms a “slow civil war.” He contends that the era’s spectacle politics, deification of leaders, and widespread access to guns desensitize the public and harden partisan narratives, making political violence seem ordinary and acceptable rather than condemnable.
Using Hungary’s move toward a competitive autocracy as a cautionary tale, the piece argues that defeating Trumpism in the U.S. will require addressing fundamental structural weaknesses in democracy—not just messaging or issues—and pursuing bold reforms to strengthen institutions, even if they seem uncomfortable to liberals, in what the author calls a late-republican moment.
At the Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to reassure Europe that the US still values the alliance while pressing for reciprocity and shared resolve. German Chancellor Merz countered by warning that the liberal international order is fraying and Europe must prepare for a multipolar world. The piece argues Rubio’s outreach mirrors Trumpism with a human face, and his post‑ Munich meetings with Orbán and Fico signal Europe’s growing willingness to chart a course beyond Washington, including new economic blocs and recalibrated transatlantic ties.
The article analyzes the portrayal of two corrupted forms of Christianity in the film 'Wake Up Dead Man,' contrasting a Trumpian, aggressive faith with a more inclusive, therapeutic approach, and critiques both as ultimately toothless representations of true biblical faith, emphasizing the need for a balanced, faithful Christianity that combines holiness and societal love.
An abandoned apartment complex in Chicago illustrates the impact of immigration raids associated with Trumpism, with signs of recent activity and likely occupants detained elsewhere, highlighting the ongoing immigration issues in the US.
California Governor Gavin Newsom believes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made the right decision by dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race, suggesting it may have saved his political future. Newsom also commented on DeSantis' change in demeanor, stating that he appeared "a different guy" in a recent video with his son. Additionally, Newsom criticized the other Republican candidates for attempting to "out-Trump Trump" while the former president was still in the race, and expressed skepticism about Nikki Haley's chances in the presidential race.
Ron DeSantis's campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has faltered after a disappointing performance in Iowa, signaling a fundamental misreading of the GOP electorate. DeSantis, who positioned himself as a "Trump but competent" alternative, failed to recognize that the MAGA base wanted Trump's unapologetic style and retribution. His campaign's inability to adapt to Trump's legal troubles and the party's unwavering support for Trump further exposed its flawed assumptions. The episode underscores that the Republican Party remains firmly under Trump's influence, making it challenging for any contender to challenge his dominance.