The Imitation Game: Trump's Copycat Politics and the Congress Connection Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's statement that even Donald Trump is copying the Congress government's guarantee schemes has sparked a debate about the global politics of populism.
On its surface, this story appears to be a lighthearted observation from a seasoned politician, but it reveals a complex web of policy inspirations and implications.
The Copycat Effect When Trump announced his plan to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the November midterm elections, many dismissed it as a populist pipe dream.