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Finally, Jones offers a compelling commentary on New York City— a city that not only produced Donald Trump but also exemplifies the complex interplay of capitalism and democracy. He suggests that the city, which gave rise to Trump, holds the key to understanding how to defeat him: by dismantling the very conditions—particularly systemic capitalism—that allowed Trump to amass power.
Jones implies that the city’s history of immigrant-led growth and resilience is a template for broader change. By tackling the structural inequalities and corrupt systems rooted in capitalism, New York could serve as a blueprint for national transformation.