Democrats have lost an effective strategy to combat Trumpism - expert.

Notable economist and Bloomberg Opinion commentator Clive Crook stated that the Democratic Party of the United States has lost an effective strategy to counter Donald Trump's economic populism due to a rejection of proven centrist approaches from the 1990s.

Economist Clive Crook criticizes the Democrats for 'abandoning proven methods to combat Trump's economic populism' - the center-left course of the 'New Democrats', supported by Bill Clinton in the 1990s and Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

According to the economist, four months into Trump's second term, his radical agenda 'continues to spread', encompassing the destruction of the global trading system, the strengthening of executive power, and increased government borrowing, while the Democratic opposition proves inadequate.

Democrats and their internal rift

Instead of a united opposition, the Democrats are divided by 'bitter internal debates' between supporters of a 'prosperity program' - easing regulations to accelerate major investment projects - and a more populist agenda that pits workers against the wealthy.

Crook points out that the Democratic Party has lost a clear strategy to counter Trump's course due to division in domestic policy and a rejection of centrist approaches from past decades.

In conclusion, it is important to note that the economist believes that the shortcomings in the Democrats' strategy to combat Trump's economic populism may complicate their efforts in upcoming elections and contribute to further consolidation of support for the current president.