The Fundamentalism That Connects Donald Trump and Brexit

Just as America is on the brink of a historical election, Britain has just made history in its vote to leave the European Union. The vote rendered also forced Prime Minister David Cameron out of office. For anyone who is paying attention, the debate over whether or not to leave the EU strongly mirrors the current political debate in the United States. The overarching views of the people who voted to leave the EU are eerily related to those of Donald Trump and his followers.

What does Brexit have to do with America? The decision of those seeking to “make the UK great again” will undoubtedly affect the global economy. Since the news was made public, not only has the British pound fallen, U.S. stocks have simultaneously dropped as well. It is a story of disillusionment that echoes around the world. The grievances centered on the Brexit fallout draw … click HERE to continue reading