The Trump Carnival

“In this powerful and provocative book Elizaveta Gaufman and Bharath Ganesh provide a fresh take on Trump through the lens of the concept of carnival and show clearly how his ascendency to the presidency was not in spite of his transgressive behaviour but because of it. If you think there’s nothing new to say on Trump, think again, and read this book.”Professor Paul Taggart, University of Sussex

“Gaufman and Ganesh offer a fascinating, original take on the erosion of U.S. democracy and the carnivalesque culture and performance that is cultivated and celebrated by Trump and his supporters. Rich, insightful, and thought-provoking analysis that is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the origins, tactics, and impacts of Trump and his populist brethren.”Professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss, American University

Elizaveta Gaufman is an Assistant Professor in the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics at the University of Groningen. Her research is situated at the intersection of political theory, international relations, media, and cultural studies.

Bharath Ganesh is an Assistant Professor in the department of Media Studies and the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation at the University of Amsterdam. Bharath’s research focuses on racism and social media, platform governance, and transnational far-right digital cultures.