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Did the alt right exist before Trump?
How did the alt-right movement come to be associated with Trump's candidacy and presidency?
The alt-right became associated with Trump in part because of his controversial rhetoric on issues like immigration and race. This rhetoric appealed to members of the alt-right who saw Trump as a champion of their views. Additionally, some figures in the alt-right, like Steve Bannon, worked to promote Trump's campaign and advance their own far-right agenda.