This leadership style has an obvious fallout—a diminished role for moderates. As observed in several conflicts around the world, extreme factions label moderates as “collaborators" or “traitors". With the rise of confrontational leaders, moderates may be driven into exile or be intimidated into political silence. The US victory of Joe Biden is a sign that moderates are fighting the confrontational style of Trump. A victory for Trump would have reinforced the appeal of confrontational leadership.

Source: Mint November 18, 2020 15:11 UTC