In "Let Them Eat Tweets," political scientists Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson embark on a riveting exploration into the heart of the contemporary Republican Party, revealing a startling symbiosis between plutocratic elites and a fervently loyal base. This groundbreaking analysis uncovers how, under the guise of populism, the GOP has engineered a political strategy that delivers vast wealth to the very rich while simultaneously captivating a working-class electorate through divisive racial and cultural rhetoric. The authors meticulously trace the party's transformation over four decades, illustrating a concerted effort to dismantle unions, slash taxes for the wealthiest, and dismantle regulatory frameworks, all while stoking the flames of racial and cultural discord to maintain a veneer of populist appeal. Hacker and Pierson argue that Donald Trump's presidency is not an anomaly but rather the culmination of a long-standing embrace of what they term "plutocratic populism." Through a detailed examination of policy shifts, legislative actions, and a relentless campaign of misinformation, "Let Them Eat Tweets" reveals the GOP's masterful manipulation of both economic inequality and social unrest to serve the interests of a narrow, affluent elite. At its core, this book is a clarion call to recognize and confront the forces threatening the very foundations of American democracy, offering insightful analysis into how a political party can prioritize the prosperity of the few over the well-being of the many, and the perilous path it presents for the future.