NPR

How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump. The ...
YourTango

8 Rare Traits Of People Who Have Common Sense, According To Psychology

Having common sense is a distinct type of intelligence, one that differs from being book-smart. People with common sense use their innate street smarts, especially when it comes to making life's ...
The Conversation

How populist leaders like Trump use ‘common sense’ as an ideological weapon to undermine facts

Dannagal G. Young was a co-investigator on an NIH grant that provided funding for one of the studies referenced in this piece. It’s “the revolution of common sense,” President Donald Trump announced ...
NPR

Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...