Empathy for Trump Voters: Bridging the Divide
Empathy for Trump voters is another principle Kristof advocates. Democrats, he suggests, should seek to understand the grievances that fueled Trump’s support, rather than dismissing his voters as misguided or bigoted. By acknowledging that economic and social frustrations exist, Democrats can Nicholas Kristof New York Times democracy bridge divides rather than intensifying them. Kristof believes that if Democrats want to expand their reach, they’ll need to listen more and judge less. Empathy, he argues, could be key to healing a polarized political landscape and building a stronger coalition.