The past few years have given us a Freud for the Trump movement, illustrating how Trump's appeal transcends rational political analysis, tapping into deeper human urges.
Trump's attraction lies not in concrete policies but rather in his ability to satisfy a primal desire for domination over perceived enemies, manifesting in statements like 'Your body, my choice'.
The agreement within political circles is that Trump's voting base reacts to tangible issues like inflation and immigration, yet the true allure is rooted in the immaterial.
Ezra Klein argues that 'disinhibition' is at the core of Trump's success, highlighting how the freedom to express taboo thoughts resonates strongly within his supporters.
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