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This cycle of disruption and reaction is evident in both democratic and authoritarian regimes. For instance, after Stalin's reign in the Soviet Union, leaders like Nikita Khrushchev rose to prominence by denouncing previous policies and advocating for more stable governance approaches. Similarly, in post-Mao China, leaders such as Deng Xiaoping reversed radical policies, embarking on a path of extensive reform and reopening.
Trump's political narrative fits within this historical trend where strongman populists provoke significant social and political change, only to be succeeded by leaders advocating moderation and stability.