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Trump's appeals to white anxiety are not 'dog whistles' – they're racism

  • Written by Bethany Albertson, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Trump's appeals to white anxiety are not 'dog whistles' – they're racismTrump targets white voters with hostile, angry language.hafteh7 via Pixabay

President Donald Trump’s rhetoric is often referred to as “dog whistle politics.”

In politician speak, a dog whistle is language that conveys a particular meaning to a group of potential supporters. The targeted group hears the “whistle”...

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