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Economic Nationalism

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politics2 years ago

Trump Returns to the Campaign Trail in Cedar Rapids

Former President Trump made a campaign stop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his supporters expressed unwavering loyalty despite his legal troubles. Trump, facing 91 felony counts in four criminal cases, was defended by his supporters who believed the charges were insignificant compared to the distractions caused by Hunter Biden's controversies. Trump's absence from the first two GOP presidential debates did not bother his supporters, who were drawn to his promise of launching a revival of "economic nationalism" and restoring a way of life they felt was being eroded.

politics2 years ago

"Trump Urges Union Backing in Fiery GOP Debate Address"

Former President Donald Trump demanded union support for his vision of economic nationalism during a speech in Michigan, warning of doom for the auto industry if his policies were not embraced. Trump advocated for more aggressive state intervention in industrial policy, including trade restrictions, fossil fuels, and even expropriation of foreign assets. He criticized the Biden administration's policies on electric vehicles and accused them of endangering U.S. manufacturing. Trump sought the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) and warned of their imminent extinction if they did not support him. The UAW has not endorsed Biden's reelection but has criticized Trump's policies. Trump's speech was seen as an attempt to appeal to working-class voters and peel off rank-and-file union members from their leaders.