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Nov 2024
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How History Will View Trump’s Return

Foreign Policy
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What was supposed to be one of the closest elections in history ended early Wednesday morning with a decisive victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump. The election took place against a backdrop of a particularly divided and polarized electorate. Does history have any precedents or lessons for the current moment?  Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal in conversation ... Show More
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