Donald Trump’s record of using such slogans to normalise misogyny and stoke prejudice has become exhaustive, and ever more overtly racist. Jean-Marie Le Pen, Viktor Orbán and Nigel Farage are some recent examples of far-right charismatic leaders who have connected emotively with their audience. Moreover, while Weber felt charismatic leaders had exceptional personalities, he also stressed they were not objectively charismatic. Using these mythic tropes, mission allows charismatic leaders to project a greater sense of purpose. The appeal of Trump will ultimately be dimmed by his own failures to achieve his mission, which is ridiculous and unattainable.

Source: The Guardian July 19, 2019 14:15 UTC