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Americans' preoccupation with TikTok, social media, and entertainment further exacerbates societal distraction. Hansen warns that this environment diminishes the capacity for sustained, rational discourse, allowing populist and radical ideas to gain ground unchecked. The public's disengagement from international affairs—such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions or global conflicts—serves the agendas of those who prefer a distracted electorate.

The Demographic and Political Realignment