1/ During Victorian capitalism the hated elite were the factory owners. In an information economy the hated elite are the experts, professionals, thinkers and intellectuals, people viewed as patronising for claiming the right to rule on the basis of superior knowledge.
2/ In contrast to the experts and thinkers, Trump and Johnson often present themselves as being remarkably thick and ignorant. Many ordinary folk relate to their wealth & privilege far better than to the very alien language and reasoning of experts & intellectuals.
3/ Trump and Johnson present themselves as ordinary guys with huge amounts of wealth and privilege. When we present our careful reasonings, and researched facts, we present ourselves as members of an elite, speaking in alien codes - talking down to the common folk.
4/ Celebrity culture presents wealthy people as being just like ordinary folk, but with money and fame. Trump and Johnson are political celebrities. But show ordinary folk a discussion among experts and they'll be lost, annoyed, confused and alienated.
