The political discourse globally has turned into a giant "us vs them". I'm Polish/Italian and in my countries it's similar to USA, we've just voted a populist troll as a president not because we like him but "because he's not one of those we despise".
Marketing, data scientists and strategist have effectively manipulated public opinion into further polarization.
My assuming that people were taken in by Trump dishonestly speaking to their real and earnest frustrations is a most charitable interpretation compared to the other possible alternatives.
Marketing, data scientists and strategist have effectively manipulated public opinion into further polarization.