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As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper “He’s not a perfect guy; he does some stupid stuff,” said Tony Schrantz, 50, of Lino Lakes, Minn., the owner of a water systems leak detection business. “But when they’re hounding him all the time it just… Continue reading Untitled

Trump Calls His Supporters ‘Elite,’ Doesn’t Understand How Populism Works

This is not, of course, how populism works. It trades on either cultural or economic grievance. One’s enemies possess all the privilege, and we the people must take it back. Once you have declared that you already possess the privilege, the whole basis for it disintegrates. via Trump Calls His Supporters ‘Elite,’ Doesn’t Understand How… Continue reading Trump Calls His Supporters ‘Elite,’ Doesn’t Understand How Populism Works

Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties

These powerful businessmen, who amassed their fortunes following the collapse of the Soviet Union – including one who has since been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department – were ushered into events typically reserved for top donors and close political allies and were given unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle. Their presence has attracted the… Continue reading Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties