Feeling Forgotten: Trump's Appeal to Disillusioned Working-Class Voters

How Trump Leveraged Economic Frustration and Cultural Shifts to Win Working-Class Support

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Donald Trump's populist branding has struck a chord with many economically struggling, working-class Americans – including some who voted for Barack Obama in the past but later embraced Trump. These voters often feel abandoned by the Democratic Party, believing Democrats shifted attention away from blue-collar economic conce…