You Fell for a Populist Leader

You supported hollow and divisive statements which provided oversimplified solutions to complex problems.

Populist leaders blame the establishment and the elites and claim to represent the interests of the real people.

The president of the United States, Donald Trump is a right wing politician whose policies are populist and nationalist. He has referred to his public speaking style as "truthful hyperbole, an innocent form of exaggeration and a very effective form of promotion".

You Did Not Fall for a Populist Leader

You did not support the populist rhetoric and you showed support to the leader who acknowledges that policy changes are not easy.

Populist leaders blame the establishment and claim to represent the interests of the real people.

The chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel has been a centre-right wing leader who has stayed away from populist tactics and focussed on negotiation and building consensus.