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Friedman would likely champion aspects of the 2024 race, especially the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin. He viewed the influence of market-driven systems favorably, appreciating the innovative aspects of decentralized currencies. However, he would likely express deep concerns about Trump’s inclination towards protectionist policies, such as tariffs, which contradict the foundational idea of free trade that Friedman believed promoted peace and prosperity. He argued that free trade fostered relationships between nations that decreased the likelihood of conflict, thus the resurgence of protectionism would be alarming to him.