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He suggests that they previously relied on cultural influence through universities, foundations, media, and corporate interests to shape public opinion, but now face resistance from Trump’s actions challenging those influences.
The Influence of Education and Media
A key source of Democratic power, according to Hansen, is higher education—where the ideological majority leans drastically to the left—and media outlets that echo and amplify their narratives. This network of influence helps shape public perceptions and policy debates, creating a resilient cultural hegemony that Democrats seek to defend at all costs.
The Triumphs of Donald Trump
Hansen concludes by highlighting Trump’s remarkable accomplishments, which have collectively undermined Democratic narratives: