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The Populist Paradox: Why Trump and Mamdani’s Shared Focus on Economic Grievance Unites Opposing Ends of the Political Spectrum

Sofia Rodriguez

The Populist Paradox: Why Trump and Mamdani’s Shared Focus on Economic Grievance Unites Opposing Ends of the Political Spectrum – An analysis of the Trump-Mamdani meeting reveals that, despite their fundamentally opposed ideologies, both leaders harness populist anger against economic elites, viewing big government action as the necessary tool to address the affordability crisis.