The article draws parallels between the historical appeasement of Adolf Hitler by British elites in the 1930s and the current appeasement of Donald Trump by certain American elites. It notes that while today's circumstances differ, the willingness of some liberal elites to placate Trump and his ideologies reflects a concerning trend. The piece critiques the behavior of those in positions of power who have historically shaped policy and public opinion, emphasizing the potential dangers of such appeasement in today's political landscape, notably among influential Democrats and institutions.
"The behavior of certain English elites, such as the aristocrats and intellectuals collectively known as the Cliveden set, played an outsized role in the conduct of the country's foreign policy."
"Today, Donald Trump is being similarly appeased... some liberal elites have engaged in a genuine movement to placate Trump, or at least Trumpism."
"This appeasement is spreading amongâand even turning againstâthose very elites, including major law firms, prestigious universities, and Democrats like Senator Chuck Schumer."
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