The article discusses the parallels between Donald Trumpâs rise to power and Vladimir Putinâs consolidation of authority in Russia. It emphasizes that while Trump shares similarities with autocrats like Putin, particularly in fostering division and manipulating sentiment, he neglects a vital aspect of governance: economic stability. The author points out that Putin's initial focus was on addressing economic chaos before pursuing a greater national vision. In contrast, Trump's early feedback shows that the economy is perceived as declining, undermining the effectiveness of his political strategies.
For someone taking so many cues from the Russian dictator, Trump is missing a crucial element that made Putin's consolidation of power successful: economic stability.
Putin rode into the Kremlin partly on a promise that he would restore the country's standing in the world... he had to offer Russians something more than a vision of greatness. The circus-military parades would come later. First, Putin had to take care of bread.
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