The Atlantic·5 min read·hard
The Anti-Populist
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Gilad Edelman
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The article examines Richard Hanania's critique of populism, arguing that populist movements often lead to 'kakistocracy' or rule by the worst. It highlights the author's view that rejecting elite expertise undermines democratic institutions and effective governance.
The writer and former white supremacist Richard Hanania was once the toast of MAGA-curious tech barons and reactionary intellectuals. Now he thinks Trumpism has broken their brains.
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