Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks of 2001, Ana Cavalieri and João Maria Jonet analyze the lasting impact of these attacks on American and world politics. João Maria Jonet states that Donald Trump is, in large part, a political product of 9/11, establishing a direct connection between the terrorist events and the political emergence of the former American president. The analysis is made in the context of the podcast "Elephant in the Room," where the participants discuss the long-term consequences of these attacks. The article presents this reflection as part of a broader analysis of how 9/11 shaped international politics in the decades that followed.
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João Maria Jonet: "Donald Trump is, in large part, a political product of 9/11"
Expresso12 September 2026 at 15:01
Why this matters
This article is of interest to Portuguese-speaking readers who follow international politics, as it establishes a direct connection between the events of September 11, 2001 and the emergence of Trump as a political figure, offering an analytical perspective on the roots of contemporary populism. The discussion about the lasting effects of the attacks helps to better understand the historical context that continues to influence current political decisions.
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