“I think Trump is so dangerous because the people that he appeals to the most have this sense of despair and oppression that has become a central defining characteristic of their lives. And they feel like only he is their avatar; only he will fight for them; only he will keep the wolf from the proverbial door.”

American conservative political strategist and author

Rick Wilson is an American conservative political strategist, media consultant, pundit, and author based in Florida. He is known for his work in Republican politics and for producing televised political commercials for governors, U.S. Senate candidates, Super PACs, and corporations. Wilson has worked across several parts of political communications, combining campaign strategy with media production and public commentary. His career has centered on conservative politics, and his writing and public remarks reflect that background.