In this raw, honest analysis of Trump’s electoral success and the Democratic Party’s failures, I look at the real reasons behind why Trump won – and they’re not what most people think. Coming from someone who’s been on both sides of populist movements (Brexit), I break down why Democrats missed these key warning signs and lost touch with working-class voters. Beyond just analyzing what went wrong, I dive into how progressive voices are being systematically outgunned by well-funded conservative media, and what we can do about it. After staying up for 24 hours watching election results, here’s what finally clicked about why facts alone don’t change minds and what we’re all missing about Trump’s appeal.
