The Very American Roots of Trumpism | The Ezra Klein Show
Published: April 24, 2025The Ezra Klein Show
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Trump's American roots transcend political history and efforts to control.
This episode discusses a deep analysis of Trump's roots in American history, noting that illiberal trends have long been part of American identity. Stephen Han, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, talks about how these trends are entrenched in American political culture, making their understanding essential to facing the Trump era.
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