Fusion conservatism, once a cornerstone of the Reagan era, faces challenges in the current political climate marked by Trumpism. In 2023, advocates called for a revival through the Freedom Conservative Statement of Principles manifested in a convention aimed at re-establishing their influence. The atmosphere of FreeCon 2025 reflected a traditional, intellectual conservative approach, largely disconnected from the populism that characterizes modern Republicanism. While Jonah Goldberg and George Will represented the conference's star power, it was only Charles Murray who provided substantive intellectual engagement, indicating a retreat from impactful political leadership.
Fusion conservatism, while foundational to the Reagan Revolution, is now struggling for relevance in the Trumpian political landscape, prompting a push for revival.
The Freedom Conservative convention in 2025 featured intellectual discussions among conservatives, contrasting sharply with the populist approach of contemporary political gatherings.
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