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Jul
Conservatism in America has traditionally championed principles such as limited government, individual liberties, free-market capitalism, and a strong national defense. However, the ascension of Donald Trump within the Republican Party has highlighted a shift toward a more populist, and often divisive, brand of conservatism leaning towards abandoning American Democracy. This shift is characterized by an intense focus on issues such as immigration, trade protectionism, and a robust critique of the so-called "deep state" as a guise to undermine our institutions. Donald Trump's appeal to many conservatives stems from his self-styled image as a political outsider and a defender of the…