JUST WATCHED Mitt Romney: 'This is breaking my heart' Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Mitt Romney: 'This is breaking my heart' 00:45Read More Story highlights Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Mitt Romney accused Donald Trump of creating 'trickle-down' racism. Mitt Romney's comments that Donald Trump's election could legitimize "trickle-down" racism in America make us think twice about these questions. Trump's intolerance reminds us of something else: the power of a charismatic leader to exploit such sentiments for political gain. Not only do they educate people to hate others, but they harness society's existing prejudices to rally supporters.

Source: CNN June 12, 2016 21:33 UTC