Donald Trump didn’t just change the Republican Party—he replaced it. In this episode of Western Conservative, we break down how Trump’s coalition and policies shattered the old GOP mold and built a populist movement unlike anything in modern political history.

• Trade Barriers: Tariffs, trade protectionism, and bringing back American manufacturing—unlike past Republicans who favored free trade and global markets.

• Immigration: A hardline stance on border security and ending illegal immigration, replacing decades of corporate-friendly open-border tolerance.

• Foreign Policy: No more endless wars. Trump rejected neocon interventionism in favor of peace through strength and prioritizing U.S. interests.

• Cultural Conservatism: Trump leaned into the culture war—defending faith, tradition, and American identity while the old GOP often avoided these fights.

• Working-Class Focus: This coalition isn’t built on Chamber of Commerce donors—it’s built on truck drivers, veterans, parents, and patriots.