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Benjamin R. Teitelbaum: "I Don't Know if Trump Has Ever Read a Book"
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Benjamin R. Teitelbaum: "I Don't Know if Trump Has Ever Read a Book"

Sábado12 September 2026 at 08:00

Benjamin R. Teitelbaum, author of the book "The Invisible Alliance," spoke with SÁBADO magazine about how traditionalism underlies the thinking of far-right parties. Teitelbaum also commented on Donald Trump, stating that he doesn't know if the former president has ever read a book.

The academic warned about the Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s recent victory in regional elections, noting that this makes it clear that the far-right is part of the future of Western democracy. Teitelbaum analyzes how far-right parties draw on traditionalist ideas to build their political platforms.

Why this matters

This article is of interest to Portuguese-speaking readers because it analyzes the ideological roots of far-right growth in Europe, a phenomenon that has a direct impact on the continent's political dynamics. The reference to the AfD's victory in Germany serves as a warning about the consolidation of these parties in the Western political landscape, including Portugal.

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