From Musk to Bannon, Trump’s rabble of backers are heading for a brawl
Despite campaigning against elites, Donald Trump's support base includes establishment figures, plutocrats, and now, members of the "techno-right" like Elon Musk. These diverse groups, including conventional Republicans, Wall Street financiers, and economic nationalists, are united not by Trump's character, but by the belief that their specific agendas will be better advanced under his leadership.
Conservative Republicans seek tax cuts and deregulation, while economic nationalists aim to reduce trade deficits and revitalize US manufacturing. The "techno-right" and free-speech absolutists prioritize their visions of the future and oppose perceived "woke censorship," respectively. These groups view figures like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden as obstacles, and are willing to overlook Trump's authoritarian tendencies to achieve their goals, often downplaying the risks to democracy and the rule of law.
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Despite campaigning against elites, Donald Trump's support base includes establishment figures, plutocrats, and now, members of the "techno-right" like Elon Musk. These diverse groups, including conventional Republicans, Wall Street financiers, and economic nationalists, are united not by Trump's character, but by the belief that their specific agendas will be better advanced under his leadership.
Conservative Republicans seek tax cuts and deregulation, while economic nationalists aim to reduce trade deficits and revitalize US manufacturing. The "techno-right" and free-speech absolutists prioritize their visions of the future and oppose perceived "woke censorship," respectively. These groups view figures like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden as obstacles, and are willing to overlook Trump's authoritarian tendencies to achieve their goals, often downplaying the risks to democracy and the rule of law.
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