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In a surprising twist, even figures as unlikely as Bernie Sanders have voiced agreement with certain aspects of Trump's immigration policies, particularly regarding illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. Hammer attributes this rare consensus to a generational divide within the Democratic Party, suggesting that leaders lacking a foundation in traditional labor and economic concerns are increasingly sidelining themselves from relevance.
While Sanders' acknowledgment of the problems associated with illegal immigration may seem out of character, it exposes a need for Democrats to return to more traditional economic issues if they aim to regain support among working-class voters.