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Issues such as healthcare, living wages, corporate accountability, and tax reforms were overlooked by the Democrats, which Nader claimed not only distanced them from the electorate but also provided a platform for Trump’s message to flourish. He noted that many Americans, irrespective of their political allegiance, are dissatisfied with corporate control and the lack of government support for working-class people, and yet the Democrats failed to connect with this sentiment.
The Need for Progressive Leadership
As the conversation progressed, Goodman turned to Nader for insights on the Progressive Movement moving forward in light of Trump’s return. He argued that the focus must be on Congress as the primary body capable of holding Trump and his affiliates accountable.