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To Understand Trump’s Victory, Consider the Difference Between a Movement and a Campaign

So-called experts failed to find the deep underlying patterns overwhelming the traditional order.

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Supporters listen as President Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Georgia State University. AP/Ben Gray
NEWT GINGRICH
NEWT GINGRICH

The most frustrating part of the last month of the 2024 presidential campaign was the chorus of supposedly sophisticated analysts who focused on daily campaign activities and highlighting specific actions rather than the big picture

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NEWT GINGRICH
NEWT GINGRICH

Mr. Gingrich, the Speaker of the House between 1995 and 1999, is the author of 42 books and chairman of Gingrich 360. For more commentary from Mr. Gingrich, visit Gingrich360.com

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