Aging Policy and Politics in the Trump Era

Name: Aging Policy and Politics in the Trump Era
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Aging Policy and Politics in the Trump EraImplications for Older Americans\nAuthor(s): Edward Alan Miller, Pamela Nadash, Michael Gusmano\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367664046, 978-0367664046\nSynopsis\nThe surprise election of Donald J. Trump to the presidency of the United States marks a singular turning point in the American republic not only because of his idiosyncratic approach to the office, but also because the Republican Party now holds the presidency and both houses of Congress, presenting a historic opportunity for change. The role of older Americans has been critical in both shaping and reacting to this political moment. Their political orientations and behaviors have shaped it through their electoral support for Republican candidates. But, older Americans stand as highly invested stakeholders in the policy decisions made by the very officials they elected and as beneficiaries of the programs th.