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1. Trump’s win reflects a major political shift in the US, and NZ
Bryce Edwards
- 🌍 Vladimir Lenin famously said: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” Does this apply to Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election?
- 🇺🇸 Trump's win is part of a broader political shift encompassing New Zealand’s election of the rightwing coalition government last year.
- 🌐 Major shifts over the last century include the rise of neoliberalism and recent political figures like Barack Obama and Jacinda Ardern.
- 🌱 Both the US and New Zealand face public discontent over inflation, influencing recent elections.
- 📉 The media industry transformation and podcasting played significant roles in Trump's electoral strategy.
- 🎙️ Analysis suggests Democrats' messaging challenges and cultural conflicts contributed to Trump's support.
- 🏛️ Differences in political issues between the US and New Zealand include immigration, abortion, and transgender rights.
- 🗣️ Various commentators in New Zealand offer perspectives on Trump’s victory and its implications for global politics and society.
