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The Trump Attack and Authoritarian History
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Strongmen have distinctive reactions to "shock events"
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Jason Scott Montoya @JasonSMontoya
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Jul 19, 2024
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“Such awful experiences [assasination attempts] can, paradoxically, also strengthen their political power by boosting their personality cults. Surviving an attack can seem to testify to their omnipotence and also lends credibility to the victimhood personas that many strongmen cultivate.”