A political strategy centered on perceived victimhood, grievance politics frames opponents as threats to a group's identity or rights. It is used to rally supporters by amplifying resentment, often through selective facts or emotional triggers. Politicians, media figures, and interest groups benefit by consolidating power, diverting attention from policy failures, and mobilizing voters through outrage rather than constructive debate.
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