The author completely ignores the concept of patriotism: that
“Make America Great Again” has a genuine, heart-felt meaning to Trump voters.
While the author drones on about class and economic condition he’s completely incapable of seeing beyond his liberal presuppositions to the core of traditional Americanism that binds Trump voters together.
Exactly. Like all leftists he can’t admit that decent people can have decent reasons for opposing socialism and the welfare state. He also can’t admit that decent people can have critical attitudes towards certain aspects of the culture without being racist. Unfortunately these massive fallacies are fundamental to modern leftist thinking.