Trump's Populist America

by Steven Rosefielde

In Trump's Populist America, author Steven Rosefielde argues that the policies Trump fashions are not half measures, but stem from an understanding of his supporters and their desire for an elected government that is attuned to the common man's concerns. Through this lens, voting for Trump can be seen as an act of rebellion, in the spirit of Jeffersonian democracy, against the establishment. Despite assertions of xenophobia, bigotry, and racism, Rosefielde asserts that Trump supporters are nationalists in the Jeffersonian sense, who oppose being victimized by a special-interest government at home and who welcome amicable relations with neighbors across the globe. The book documents the grievances ordinary middle and working class American people harbour against the establishment's Global Nation policies at home and abroad, and shows how Trump intends to rectify matters with policies aimed at building a Jeffersonian populist America in a workman-like manner. If Trump succeeds, these policies will reverse the course of 21st century history for the middle and working class Americans. A battle is shaping up between populist advocates of open societies, and those who are sure "father" knows best.

200 pages, Paperback

Published August 5, 2017

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extraordinary. It lays out very matter-of-factly Trump’s populist agenda. Trump is going to do mostly what he promised to do. He is going to focus on the forgotten middle class, and do the complete opposite of what the establishment would do. He has already pulled out from international treaties of trade and climate change. He will demand better terms with Canada and Mexico and had just raised tariffs on solar panels and washing machines. So other countries’ exports will suffer, together with American consumers and companies relying on those imports. He has also cut taxes and would continue deficit spending. He has relaxed regulations. He is going to restrict immigration, making it much harder. He will deport dreamers.

Reading this together with ‘Fire and Fury’ is excellent and gives me a good balance on perspectives. Trump was elected because the middle class had suffered from globalisation, free immigration and affirmative action. The author posits that the establishment had already missed the change of national mood in turning populist; they are at their peril to continue to ignore it

[Melvinleo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started reading this book to get a better insight of America’s policy and how Trump’s policy are going to shape America. Gives a detailed analysis supported by credible sources and a different perspective of why Trump’s presidency may be good for America in especially in today’s geopolitical climate dealing with a more strident Russia, China and his take on resolving problems of the Middle East. This book is informative on domestic problems Americans face before Trump’s presidency and provides an alternate view of how a populist America may turn out, which may benefit the American people.

[Fidel Azazi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is speaking for an alt-right perspective on the American establishment and put a lot of emphasis of proving that nationalist America is the solution. 3 out of 5 stars because of the research effort made by the author.
The content is hyper-political and doesn’t provide an impartial perspective on why “Trump’s Populist America” existed.