The piece explores the increasing turn toward a populist, anti-establishment economic platform within the Democratic Party. This ideological shift is driven by deep-seated economic rage and a widely shared belief that the ultra-wealthy have “hijacked” the current political system. Even centrist figures are now adopting populist rhetoric, indicating that voters have lost faith in the establishment’s ability to manage the economy fairly. This embrace of “economic rage” demonstrates how widespread distrust in institutional fairness is forcing major political realignments.
Date: November 25, 2025. Source: theguardian.com