Since Trump’s election win, mainstream commentators have repeated the claim that his rise to power reflects the growing disillusionment of the working class. For just a few examples of these claims, see The Atlantic: “The
New Polling Data Reveals Trump’s “Blue-Collar” Populism Is A Myth
Trump supporters are looking for scapegoats for their downwardly trending economic fortunes. And right-wing politicians and conservative media are more than happy to provide them with targets.
