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“Trump's election is part of an international trend that's no less alarming, in Britain, in France, in Germany, in Austria. Vladimir Putin wanted to see this outcome no less than he would like to see nationalists and anti-Europeanists win in France.”

Quote by David Remnick

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David Remnick, born on October 29, 1958, is an accomplished American journalist known for his profound insights into politics, culture, and international affairs. He served as the editor of The New Yorker magazine, where he published many highly acclaimed articles. more

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