Rage and Confusion.

The article explores the rise of Donald Trump from a figure of ridicule in the late 1980s to a dominant force in American politics, tracing his roots to an era of political and social upheaval. Topics include the early prominence of David Duke; the broader context of the early 1990s, which saw the decline of Reagan-era optimism and the emergence of fringe political elements; and the parallels between the current political climate and the transformative 1970s.