The rise of Donald Trump from billionaire blowhard and reality TV star to Republican candidate for U.S. president has shocked millions. But his appeal to disaffected voters on a platform of racism against immigrants, Mexicans, and Muslims tracks with right-wing populism in the US and other countries. This talk will grapple with how we can understand the Trump phenomenon, and how we can defeat it.

Suggested Readings:
“Are White Workers the Base of Trump Reaction?” by Lance Selfa | https://socialistworker.org/2016/01/13/are-white-workers-the-base-for-trump
“Explaining the Rise of Donald Trump,” by Bill Crane | https://socialistworker.org/2016/06/08/explaining-the-rise-of-donald-trump
“Marxism and Right-Wing Populism: The Case of the Tea Party,” by Lee Sustar | New Labor Forum January/February 2013
“The Magic of Donald Trump,” by Mark Danner | http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2016/05/26/the-magic-of-donald-trump/