They’ve Made Trump into a Folk Hero

He’s getting bigger.

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Former president Donald Trump gestures during a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nev., June 9, 2024.

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The legend is only growing.

Perhaps Donald Trump’s conviction in the Alvin Bragg case will hurt him enough with a segment of swing votes to make the difference in November, but there’s no doubt that, in the meantime, it has made him even more iconic for his admirers.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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