Trump effect

English

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Etymology

Named after Donald Trump.

Noun

Trump effect (plural Trump effects)

  1. (politics, neologism) Any effect, especially international, brought about by the Donald Trump presidencies and subsequent actions of the administration, such as the widespread move away from right-leaning political parties outside of the USA.
    • 2025 April 29, “The ‘Trump Effect’ on Elections Is Just Beginning, Including in Japan”, in Council on Foreign Relations‎[1]:
      Yet since that inauguration, the president also seems to be creating a “Trump effect” on many, though not all, foreign elections, especially among countries that have been important U.S. allies and partners. In general, the effect has been to boost the popularity of left or center-left parties in national elections. Yet sometimes it is not just leftist parties that win, but rather a leader who stands up to Trump the most or seems to the public like the best-equipped figure to handle the White House.
    • 2025 May 1, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, “The Trump effect has left Dutton exposed and Albanese in poll position in this atypical election race”, in The Guardian‎[2]:
      The Trump effect has cruelled Peter Dutton’s campaign.
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