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New Research Exposes Far-Right's 'Victimhood' Manipulation Tactics

7/6/2025

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Kathryn Claire Higgins' groundbreaking paper unveils "victimcould," a concept that reveals how far-right movements, like those led by Donald Trump, manipulate imagined injuries to rationalize violence and oppression. This tactic diverts attention from genuine injustices, enabling powerful figures to cast themselves as victims while perpetuating damaging policies, ultimately shaping cultural narratives in troubling ways.

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Kathryn Claire Higgins' groundbreaking paper unveils "victimcould," a concept that reveals how far-right movements, like those led by Donald Trump, manipulate imagined injuries to rationalize violence and oppression. This tactic diverts attention from genuine injustices, enabling powerful figures to cast themselves as victims while perpetuating damaging policies, ultimately shaping cultural narratives in troubling ways.