Overview:

Donald Trump’s return to the White House may seem like a fluke — but as Mike Bedenbaugh argues in this sharp explainer, it’s anything but. Drawing on his Southern roots and background in governance, Bedenbaugh shows how the South’s long-held values — from state sovereignty to evangelical independence — have made it Trump’s greatest political asset. With insight into Southern identity, economic trauma, and American exceptionalism, this piece offers essential context for anyone trying to understand how Trumpism took hold — and why it’s not going anywhere.

Author bio:

Mike Bedenbaugh is a US–based author, political thinker, and former congressional candidate. A respected voice on constitutional principles and American governance, he is the author of Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America and host of the podcast Perspective with Mike Bedenbaugh. His work explores the future of federalism, civic renewal, and the South’s role in shaping national identity.

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