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The core of the internal struggle within the GOP is the distinction between a populist right party and a populist light party. The former is characterized by a political ideology rooted in the will of the people, faithfully representing their values and concerns. Leaders like Donald Trump embody this approach, acting as authentic representatives of the MAGA movement.
In contrast, the populist light party is governed predominantly by establishment interests—neocons, traditional elites, and donor-driven elites—whose policies serve the aristocracy rather than the general populace. Figures like Pence and Romney are portrayed as symbolic of this faction, aligning with corporate interests and mainstream media narratives, while dismissing the needs of working-class Americans.