Trump's war on America's office elites

President Donald Trump has declared war on America 's office elite.

Frida Ghitis : It's the White House vs. the eggheads.

She says the president has set out to make the American workforce "manly" again.

Ghitis says it's not clear whether this mission will pan out, but it's Trump 's dream. She says he's channeling class anger against white-collar professionals.

Frida Ghitis : By taking aim at those seen as "elites," Trump creates a clear target for voters angry about rigged system.

She says knowledge workers share some of the blame for their own unpopularity.

Ghitis says it's unclear whether the attack on intellectual elites is an actual vote getter, or whether it's just reinforcing preexisting divides.

She asks: If Americans come to realize how their lives depend on the work of white-collar professionals, Trump 's attacks could wind up costing him.

Meaning the war on eggheads may seem like a good thing, until it starts to affect the price of eggs. Emily Stewart is a senior correspondent at Business Insider , writing about business and the economy. Business Insider's Discourse stories provide perspectives on the day 's most pressing issues, informed by analysis, reporting, and expertise..