Hamilton stood for government by & for the rich. So do the Progressives who now embrace him.

I'd only add that his beliefs were deeply sincere, and not self-interested. He really thought a pro-business meritocracy would be better for everyone.

Hamilton Finally Finds His Audience

The party created to oppose consolidation of power by bankers and elites can now openly embrace the man who unapologetically advocated for it.

 

By  Byron Chiado at the Foundation for Economic Education

 

(where you can also read how Hamilton's economic and immigration policies were pretty much the same as Trump's!)