Trump is singlehandedly destroying global conservatism

Published April 25, 2025 12:25am ET



The entire Right is being undermined by President Donald Trump. When the impact of his tariffs is felt, people won’t blame interventionism, protectionism, or economic nationalism. They will blame capitalism.

Voters are already clocking that Trumponomics doesn’t work. According to YouGov, 57% of people think Trump’s actions on the economy have hurt the country, while only 24% think they have helped. And that’s before the bills come in.

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