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I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun

  • Elon Musk led calls to dismantle bureaucracies and eliminate thousands of federal positions, actions that Trump supporters view as draining the swamp.
  • Supporters expressed their belief that Trump is restoring American exceptionalism and traditional values, even amidst criticism of his administration's actions.
  • The CPAC conference celebrated Trump's leadership with speakers highlighting successes and promoting a 'golden age' narrative.
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From 'American Apocalypse' to 'Golden Age': Behind Trumpworld's dramatic narrative shift

At the start of his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now!” A month later, Trump’s supporters gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, from Feb. 19-22 to celebrate the advent of this golden age. Gold glitter jackets, emblazoned with phrases like “Trump the Golden Era,” are for sale in the CPAC exhibition hall. There…

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I went to CPAC as an anthropologist − for Trump fans a ‘golden age’ has begun

By Alex Hinton, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University - NewarkAt the start of his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now!” A month later, Tru...

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I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun

Attendees take selfies at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025. Andrew Harnick/Getty Images At the start of his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now!” A month later, Trump’s supporters gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, from Feb. 19-22 to celebrate the advent of thi…

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Month One of Donald Trump’s “Golden Age”

Antonia Hitchen reports on the chaos as DOGE and MAGA upend Washington, D.C.

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