Trump and his cronies spun tales of overbearing bureaucrats, DEI warriors and migrant gangs to weave a narrative that the government of elites is so out of touch — or focused on identity politics — they don’t care about the affordability crisis ruining everyone’s day-to-day lives. Democrats countered by trotting out Hollywood stars, the Cheneys, and billionaire Mark Cuban to tell a story of an assault on establishment norms that is imperiling brunch and jeopardizing a West Wing reboot.

Shocker: The working class responded by giving Trump a decisive popular vote victory.