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The Birthplace Of Trumpism, Part II: Jim Thorpe

The Birthplace Of Trumpism, Part II: Jim Thorpe

In Northeast Pennsylvania, Early Signs Of The Trump Phenomenon Were Missed

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Feb 15, 2023
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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Nestled in a valley in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, about 25 minutes southeast of Hazleton, there is a town that almost resembles a Christmas village. From a distance, church steeples and a clock tower peak up like lookouts over tall trees and black roofs. American flags decorate the telephone poles as you enter into the t…

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