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The rise of Donald Trump, as many argue, is partially rooted in the failure of the Iraq War and the financial crash of 2008. These catastrophic events catalyzed a shift in American politics, leading to a new populism that questioned existing structures and the reliability of leadership. The contrast between initial public support for the Iraq War and the subsequent realization of the fabrications that led to it illustrates a fracture in trust in government institutions.