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Gábor Scheiring , Georgetown University ; Independent Social Research Foundation

(THE CONVERSATION) There’s a widespread view that populism is on the rise, from the United States and Turkey to India and Hungary .

What is fueling this movement?

Populism is a political ideology that positions “the people” as a morally just, good group in society, in contrast with other people who are elitist and out of touch with society. Politicians such as former President Donald Trump have used this general approach to help propel their rise to power – and maintain their popularity among their supporters.

Trump, for example, described his political campaign in June 2024 a

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