How Power Dynamics & Populism Explain The Trump Phenomenon

Populist political leaders leverage the discontent and disenfranchisement of the low-status “losers” and give a voice, conduit, and megaphone to that anger.

What changes is the type of discontent they leverage.

But, usually, it revolves around the basics of:

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Political populism is a charismatic leader, often a dark triad, acting as focal conduit for people’s discontent. The leader stirs emotions for the votes and...