Introduction
Donald Trump – President of the USA – is a lying, bullying, sexist, racist and dangerous buffoon. But none of this invalidates his enormous political role today. In order to understand that role, his theatrics and dramatics must be put aside.
What explains the Trump phenomenon? The ‘Great’ Person theory of history is especially inapplicable to Mr. Trump – he is hardly ‘great’. But more broadly, such a theory resting on single persons, does not adequately explain history and societal change. Contrary to rumours, Marxist-Leninists do not minimize the role of individuals. Rather, they recognize that individuals – even great ones – fulfill societal needs, as set by historical forces acting upon classes. In short, Marxist-Leninists seek to understand political events as expressions of deeper currents.
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