While I basically agree with these observations there is something quintessentially American about the charlatanism of Trump. He is a PT Barnum and as nauseating and narcissistic as he is many Americans , 74 million at least, find him charismatic and humourous (aka cruel bully).

I realize that he is a symptom of a broken system but it's not quite clear that just anyone can pull off a "victory" (twice!) like 47 has.

A punk like Yale Hillbilly Vance has the backing of big money (Silicon Valley) but his brand of fascism lacks the humor, eccentricity and outrageousness (WWE). He's not ignorant enough to gain the support of the same people as 47. He is potentially more dangerous than 47 so I hope he never gains power. In a primary he would face much competition among the extreme right . The old GOP is dead. It's now all about who will support Project 2025 and a new digital dictatorship.