If anti-elitism is a pillar of modern populism, it should be no surprise that populists have come to power at a time of soaring income and wealth inequality. But the “them” versus “us” populist narrative does not capture merely a conflict between haves and have-nots.
PARIS/LONDON – As Donald Trump’s presidency begins to recede, his defeat now seems to be a harbinger of populism’s demise, with the storming of the US Capitol that he incited on January 6 amounting to little more than his presidency’s death rattle. And yet, there is plenty of reason to think that populism will persist – and possibly even gain ground in the coming months and years.
PARIS/LONDON – As Donald Trump’s presidency begins to recede, his defeat now seems to be a harbinger of populism’s demise, with the storming of the US Capitol that he incited on January 6 amounting to little more than his presidency’s death rattle. And yet, there is plenty of reason to think that populism will persist – and possibly even gain ground in the coming months and years.