Donald Trump has passed the first electoral test of his ambitious campaign to return to the White House.

The former president convincingly won the Republican caucus in Iowa, asserting his stronghold over the party, less than four years after losing the presidential election to Joe Biden.

Trump is now likely to become the Republican presidential nominee.

So, what does his victory say about America?

Today, senior researcher at the Australia Institute Dr Emma Shortis on the risks of Trump’s enduring popularity in the United States. 

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Guest: Senior researcher at the Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis

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