Part 5/11:
Political Rebranding and Resistance Strategies
Webb warns that the promotion of digital IDs is being carefully manipulated to appeal to different political factions, particularly the right wing in the United States, which previously rejected similar ideas during the COVID era. She and colleagues, including Mark Goodwin, foresaw this strategy early in 2024—repackaging policies disliked by dissidents under new political banners to minimize opposition and facilitate implementation.