At first glance, the rise of Trumpism appears paradoxical. How could the most powerful country in the world come to see itself as the victim of a rigged global system? The answer lies in distinguishing material power from narrative legitimacy. Trump’s “America First” is not isolationism, but a revolt from the centre—a rejection of the liberal, technocratic, globalist worldview. This insurgency, fueled by perceived deindustrialization and elite overproduction, reshapes national meaning, transforming economic dislocation into a broader crisis of meaning. Discover how this new American myth redefines identity and sovereignty in a rapidly changing world.
