Where does Donald Trump sit on the political compass?

Right-populist US president

Donald Trump is placed at +2.5 economically (right) and +2.5 socially (authoritarian). That coordinate falls in the Conservatism cell.

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Closest ideology

Conservatism Conservatism favours existing institutions, gradual change, private enterprise, and a common culture. On this map it is right of centre economically and moderately authoritarian: order, family, and nation outweigh experimental liberty.

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