Source: Quillette
by Timothy Devinney & Christopher A Hartwell
“When Donald Trump was re-elected US president last November, contemporary American politics shifted decisively towards populism. ‘Populism’ is a contentious term, often used in modern parlance as a synonym for ‘policies I do not like.’ The academic literature on the subject, however, generally agrees that it is defined by a Manichean worldview that pits a wicked elite against a virtuous people, and that populist movements are often (but not always) led by a charismatic figure. The us vs. them dynamic seems to be a feature of every strain of populism — left-wing or right-wing, pro- or anti-business, globalist or nativist. In each instance, shadowy elites are alleged to have sold out the people or the nation, and a revolutionary movement is required to overthrow them and restore the true spirit of the country.” (05/13/25)
https://quillette.com/2025/05/13/faith-fanaticism-and-false-prophets-religion-populism-donald-trump/