From LA to Paris, the populist right hates cities – and it’s fuelled by a sense of bitter defeat | Andy Beckett

Right-wing populist movements around the world—from LA to Paris—are increasingly directing their anger at major cities, seeing them as bastions of liberalism, immigration, and progressive policies. These urban centers, once conservative strongholds in some cases, have become cultural and political flashpoints, fueling resentment among populist leaders and their rural or suburban bases. The article suggests this backlash stems from a deeper sense of political and cultural defeat, as cities increasingly shape national agendas.