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We See Ourselves Reflected in Trump's America: 'If We Dislike the US, We Also Dislike Ourselves'
Political scientist Peter van der Heiden argues that Dutch roots underpin aspects of American culture, including conservative elements linked to Donald Trump. In his book Dutch Americans, he highlights figures like Reverend Theodorus Frelinghuysen and Albertus van Raalte, whose influence persists in places like Holland, Michigan, where residents vote heavily for MAGA candidates. Van der Heiden contrasts this with Dutch secularism, noting that American born-again Christianity emphasizes a personal bond with God, a concept less familiar in the Netherlands.
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