From George Packer's "Anatomy of the MAGA Mind" in the Atlantic: Moral & intellectual descent is inherent in a political project that sets out to undermine liberal democracy, .https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/11/how-trump-corrupted-intellectual-right/685021/

...reject the inclusive egalitarianism of modern America, find enemies to demonize, and heroize a leader who defiles common decency. Such a movement might begin with Plato, but it will inevitably lead to Nick Fuentes. Or Kid Rock.