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Trump’s MAGA for the Masses
Until now, Donald Trump has ignored a basic rule of politics: always expand your base, writes Eli Lake. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The brand-new Republican Party platform leans into popular issues.
By Eli Lake
07.10.24 — U.S. Politics
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For the last eight years, Donald Trump has ignored a basic rule of politics: always expand your base and appeal to as many supporters as possib…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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