Is MAGA just about Trump, or has it evolved into a permanent force reshaping American politics? In this issue of Vital Ground, I integrate Peter Turchin’s Structural Demographic Theory with three potential scenarios for the U.S.—elite consolidation, systemic breakdown, or a radical realignment. If MAGA is here to stay, what does it mean for the economy, governance, and America’s allies—especially Canada? And what are the real risks of U.S. instability spiraling into something far bigger?
