27 Jun The Trumpization of the Republican Party

María Caminero Clemente

School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE University, Madrid, Spain.

Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations.

E-mail: mcaminero.ieu2023@student.ie.edu.

Abstract

This article explores the ideological transformation of the Republican Party through the rise of Donald T rump, analyzing how historical shifts—from Lincoln’s abolitionist roots to Reagan’ s neoliberalism—culminated in the populist takeover of the GOP. It examines T rumpism as both a product and a catalyst of broader social, economic, and cultural tensions, including deindustrialization, political polarization, and institutional distrust. By tracing this evolution across key figures and strategic realignments, the article sheds light on the implications of T rump’s dominance: the erosion of democratic norms, global echoes of authoritarian populism, and the challenges facing liberal democracies in The 21st century. It argues that Trumpism is not an aberration, but the logical endpoint of deeper historical trends, raising urgent questions about the future of democracy in the United States and beyond.

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Keywords: Trumpism, Republican Party, Populism, Polarization, Authoritarianism, American Politics