Pauline Hanson's rising popularity mirrors Trump's populist playbook as global economic crisis deepens
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Guardian staff reporter
Summary
This article draws parallels between Australian politician Pauline Hanson and former US President Donald Trump, analyzing how both exploit voter frustration and anger. It notes that while Trump's popularity is declining, Hanson's is rising, partly due to global economic turmoil linked to Trump's policies. Both leaders resonate with voters who feel ignored by the government and seek strong, populist solutions.
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Both resonate with people who feel the government is ignoring them and is not delivering for them.
Voters want solutions, and they place their trust in the leader they think will produce the desired result.
Hanson is taking off here partly because of the global economic mess induced by Trump's Iran war – a crisis so big that the Albanese government is struggling to end the misery
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