Cornel West: Don't fetishize Trump
Jun 23, 2026
Trump is part of a larger system Cornel West warns. We are resharing this conversation of David Griscom and Cornel West this week that goes deep into Trumpism and the way we fight back. ,We will be back with a special 1776 episode of the show next week.
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AI GeneratedThe discussion explores the rise of neo-fascism and Trumpism as symptoms of deeper systemic failures, including predatory capitalism and neoliberalism. The speakers emphasize that while individual leaders are visible, they are enabled by oligopolies and institutional cruelty. They advocate for grassroots activism rooted in historical traditions of resistance and moral integrity.