by Rich Lowry
Today’s vibe resembles the environment prior to Trump’s return to the White House.
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Students march through the campus during a “Justice for Survivors” rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., October 5, 2026.
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After sweeping the swing states and winning the popular vote in 2024, Donald Trump took office with a sense that he occupied the center and had dealt the cultural left a grave blow.
Nonaligned or heterodox voices in the podcasting world and media had gravitated toward him, alienated by the illiberalism and exotic concerns of contemporary Democrats. Significant elements of Silicon Valley swung his way.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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After sweeping the swing states and winning the popular vote in 2024, Donald Trump took office with a sense that he occupied the center and had dealt the cultural left a grave blow.
Nonaligned or heterodox voices in the podcasting world and media had gravitated toward him, alienated by the illiberalism and exotic concerns of contemporary Democrats. Significant elements of Silicon Valley swung his way.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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