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US midterms: Donald Trump is a false idol and his local franchisee is dumping the brand
What happened
The US midterm elections saw a significant swing against the Republican Party, with a 8% national swing across all House elections and a loss for several Trump-affiliated billionaires. Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in Australia quietly removed an article from its website that offered itself as a local franchisee of the Trump brand. Other right-wing populist parties worldwide, including in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, have also distanced themselves from Trump.
Why it matters
The decline of Trump's brand has implications for right-wing populist parties globally, and for Australian politics, where One Nation's vote share has stalled. The US midterm elections demonstrate the importance of democratic institutions and checks and balances in preventing authoritarianism. The outcome also serves as a warning to politicians in other countries, including Australia, against mimicking Trump's autocratic instincts.
Key facts
- The US midterm elections saw a significant swing against the Republican Party, with an 8% national swing across all House elections.
- Several Trump-affiliated billionaires, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Rick Jackson, lost to Democrats.
- Trump's Brazilian ally, Flavio Bolsonaro, has fled to the US.
- Trump's Israeli ally, Benjamin Netanyahu, lost his parliamentary majority.
- France's Marine Le Pen is poised to win the presidency in April.
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