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American Far Right Turns to Post-May '68 French Philosophy

In response to the cultural changes stemming from the 1968 protests in France, some Trump supporters are now adopting a French philosophical perspective as a countermeasure.

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20261 MIN READ

The cultural upheaval initiated by the May 1968 protests in France continues to influence political thought today, particularly among American far-right groups.

Many Trump supporters attribute current societal issues to the legacy of these protests, often linking them to the rise of 'wokeness.'

In a shift, some of these individuals are now exploring a different French philosophical tradition that emerged in the aftermath of those events.