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The Reemergence of Social Darwinism

The 19th-century doctrine that most closely resembles Trumpism

Robert Reich
May 29, 2025
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A lithograph from the late 19th century, entitled “History repeats itself — the robber barons of the Middle Ages and the robber barons of today.”

Friends,

Cut Medicaid to give billionaires a huge tax cut. But why?

They say they want a smaller government, but that can’t be it.

Most seek a larger national defense and more muscular homeland security. Almost …

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