The US Senate's passage of Trump's domestic policy bill and his military action in Iran have solidified his historical significance. His presidency showcases the continuation of neoliberalism, emphasizing government protection of market hierarchies, and neoconservatism, marked by aggressive foreign policies. His transformative potential appears thwarted, confirming a return to established political ideologies rather than a departure from them. Trump's earlier appeal to the working class seemed to hint at a departure from these norms, yet his actions reveal a commitment to their revival.
The domestic policy bill now making its way through Congress, with its payoff to the rich and punishment of the poor, is a monument to neoliberalism, the Iran strike a revival of neoconservatism.
Trump's appeal to the working class and more measured rhetoric about war from the start of his political career suggested that he might renege on these two dominant creeds from the beltway swamp.
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