On the surface, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump couldn’t be more different—one is a self-described democratic socialist advocating for wealth redistribution, while the other is a billionaire real estate mogul pushing nationalist populism. And yet, there’s a surprising overlap in their base. Why is that? Let’s dig in. The Common Thread: Economic Frustration and Betrayal The simplest explanation? Both Bernie and Trump speak to people who feel betrayed by the system. Working-class Americans—whether they’re factory workers in the Rust... Read more