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Anti-war candidates consistently win elections because foreign interventions are deeply unpopular with voters. Yet once in office, their position drastically changes. Donald Trump secured victory in 2024 in part by building a coalition of independents and libertarians around an America First agenda. Now, his administration is moving toward a... show more

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