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Why Trump Supporters Still Believe Donald Trump: Trust, Resentment, and the Politics of Emotional Loyalty
The Incomplete Explanations For nearly a decade, commentators have tried to explain the rise and resilience of Donald Trump. Some trace it to backlash against the Civil Rights Movement. Others point to the hyper-partisanship of the 1990s under Newt Gingrich. Some focus on the election of Barack Obama. Others argue that the Democratic Party’s treatment… — read more
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Tariffs, Power, and False Protectionism: Why the 15% Global Tariff Isn’t a Real Economic Plan
Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 15% global tariff on nearly all imports is being framed as strength. It is being sold as leverage. It is being marketed as patriotism. But stripped of rhetoric, it looks less like strategy and more like desperation. This is not a carefully constructed economic framework. It is not part… — read more
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Is the Supreme Court Sustainable — Or Is It Time to Demand Something Better?
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision striking down a large portion of President Trump’s tariffs will be discussed endlessly in terms of trade policy and executive authority. But tariffs are not the real story. The real story is the Supreme Court itself — what it is, what it is supposed to do, and whether it can continue… — read more
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