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Global Populists Distance From Trump Amid Political Shifts

4/23/2025

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Right-wing populists around the world are stepping back from Trump as his grip loosens. Figures like Marine Le Pen in France and Peter Dutton in Australia are feeling the heat from their ties to him. Meanwhile, Italy's Giorgia Meloni skillfully treads a fine line, blending populist ideals with more conventional stances on immigration and Ukraine.

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Story summary

Right-wing populists around the world are stepping back from Trump as his grip loosens. Figures like Marine Le Pen in France and Peter Dutton in Australia are feeling the heat from their ties to him. Meanwhile, Italy's Giorgia Meloni skillfully treads a fine line, blending populist ideals with more conventional stances on immigration and Ukraine.