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Çağdaş Yüksel
Çağdaş Yüksel
Çağdaş Yüksel is a deputy researcher at TRT World Research Centre. After completing his undergraduate education in Marmara University, Department of Journalism, he earned his master’s degree in mass communications at the University of South Florida. His research areas are strategic communication, policy analysis and international relations.

Allegations of fraud and cyberattacks in the 2016, 2020 elections have polarised voters and battered US democracy. The Biden-Trump showdown is a chance to shore up credibility in US elections and democracy.

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Americans have expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the two major presidential candidates. Increased polarisation and democratic backsliding could push voters to consider third-party or independent challengers.

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Trump’s divisive, confrontational approach appears to be working as his support far outpaces his rivals’ and he maintains a deep connection to his voters. The main stumbling block in his re-election bid appears to be the legal system and the multiple criminal cases that could see him end up in jail.

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