Former US President Ronald Reagan is credited with ushering in a new era of conservatism during his time in office, introducing policies that minimized federal responsibility in addressing social problems, reduced restrictions on business, introduced tax cuts, and increased funding for defence.
Following Reagan’s presidency, this new form of conservatism became prominent in US national politics and provided a foundation for the growth of the populist movement which helped elect US President Donald Trump to office in 2016. While in office, however, Trump’s policies diverged from traditional Republican views and the Republican Party appears to have been transformed.
What drivers are influencing the Republican Party today? How will the party continue to develop and what will be the main priorities for the GOP post 2024?
