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A demagogue (/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/; from Greek δημαγωγός, a popular leader, a leader of a mob, from δῆμος, people, populace, the commons + ἀγωγός leading, leader),[1] or rabble-rouser,[2][3] is a political leader in a democracy who gains popularity by arousing the common people against elites, especially through oratory that whips up the passions of crowds, appealing to emotion by scapegoating out-groups, exaggerating dangers to stoke fears, lying for emotional effect, or other rhetoric that tends to drown out reasoned deliberation and encourage fanatical popularity.[4] Demagogues overturn established norms of political conduct, or promise or threaten to do so.[5]: 32–38 Historian Reinhard Luthin defined demagogue as "a politician skilled in oratory, flattery and invective; evasive in discussing vital issues; promising everything to everybody; appealing to the passions rather than the reason of the public; and arousing racial, religious, and class prejudices—a man whose lust for power without rec

Demagogue - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Politician or orator who panders to fears and emotions of the public For the song by Urban Dance Squad, see Demagogue (song) . Not to be confused with Demigod or Demogorgon . This article contains one or more duplicated citations . It is recommended to use named references to consolidate citations that are used multiple times. ( February 2026 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) José Clemente Orozco 's painting The Demagogue , 1946 A demagogue ( / ˈ d ɛ m ə ˌ ɡ ɒ ɡ / ; from Ancient Greek δημαγωγός ( dēmagōgó

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