Source: CounterPunch
by David Rosen
“Donald Trump secured the presidency by forging a scary coalition of conservative forces and effectively playing upon many Americans worst fears. His coalition includes his MAGA base and Christian nationalists; ‘free market’ business opportunists and Silicon Valley billionaires; and ‘limited’ government advocates, be it for domestic programs or foreign involvements. The most conservative force in Trump’s coalition is known as ‘paleoconservatism’ – aka ‘paleocons.’ They advocate for a strong market economy, a shrunken federal government, restricted immigration and limited foreign involvement (unless it benefits national interests) as well as strong Christian values, the patriarchal family and a white America.” (11/11/25)
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/11/paleoconservatism-hard-right-zombies-rule/