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This complex conversation reflects a broader political reality: the line between liberal and conservative policies has become blurred. Trump’s pragmatic, sometimes populist approach has incorporated elements once considered incompatible with traditional conservative ideology, leading to a reinterpretation of which policies can be classified as socialist or capitalist.
Furthermore, commentators express frustration that Democrats often shy away from embracing policies that could appeal to broader progressive sentiments, while Trump, intentionally or not, has adopted some of their ideas—sometimes out of political necessity or tactical calculation.