American Far Right Turns to Post-May '68 French Philosophy
In response to the cultural changes stemming from the 1968 protests in France, some Trump supporters are now adopting a French philosophical perspective as a countermeasure.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 24 days ago
The cultural upheaval initiated by the May 1968 protests in France continues to influence political thought today, particularly among American far-right groups.
Many Trump supporters attribute current societal issues to the legacy of these protests, often linking them to the rise of 'wokeness.'
In a shift, some of these individuals are now exploring a different French philosophical tradition that emerged in the aftermath of those events.