Joaquin Flores
Trump reflects a modern Caesarism that must be evaluated by its ability to navigate the transition into the fourth industrial revolution, writes Joaquin Flores.
Donald Trump's "Ur-Caesarism" should be analyzed through the lens of critical theory and historical precedents to prevent a monopoly on his interpretation by hostile academic institutions. By challenging the Marxist "illusion of progress," we find Trump does not represent a regressive force because there was no viable socialist revolution to interrupt, placing him instead within a tradition of leaders who stabilize crises during shifts in productive forces.