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This analysis aims to explore the verbal strategies of Trumpism and their role in normalizing extremism and authoritarianism.

April 1, 2026

Trumpism as Discourse: Gaslighting, Co-Opting, and Boomeranging

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This article examines how Trumpism employs gaslighting, co-opting, and boomeranging to normalize extremism, indicating a shift towards authoritarian rule.

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This analysis aims to explore the verbal strategies of Trumpism and their role in normalizing extremism and authoritarianism.
Examined examples of Trumpism's verbal tactics
Analyzed linguistic maneuvers of gaslighting, co-opting, and boomeranging
Discussed the implications of these tactics on public perception
Gaslighting effectively redirects blame away from Trumpism
Co-opting aligns Trump's movement with just causes while discrediting critics
Boomeranging reflects critiques back to adversaries, undermining their positions

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Sanford F. Schram (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7ae65652765b073a86e8 https://doi.org/10.1353/sor.2026.a986468

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This article examines how Trumpism employs gaslighting, co-opting, and boomeranging to normalize extremism, indicating a shift towards authoritarian rule.

Trumpism as Discourse: Gaslighting, Co-Opting, and Boomeranging

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Trumpism as Discourse: Gaslighting, Co-Opting, and Boomeranging

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