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This pattern across nations indicates an orchestrated effort by entrenched elites to suppress populist movements by any means necessary. Whether through court rulings, legal charges, or outright bans, these actions serve to maintain the status quo—a ruling class that perceives populism as a threat to their control. Even in the United States, efforts have been made to curb political rivals—examples include attempts to disqualify Donald Trump via legal prosecutions or manipulate electoral processes.