The term "elites"  is becoming a cliche for anyone who has got something you don't have and can't get, primarily wealth and power. The elites aren't really in the government; the are in business world and they have the power and wealth to effectively lobby the government. Anyone who runs for office with "Down with the Elites" is either devious or delusional. Back in the 80's they were mostly Marxists, who, bless their idealist hearts, were delusional. These days they are devious. When Trump-ets  call for "Down with the Elites" , who and what do you think they mean? Most  "elites" have very little public exposure. Until they appear in Trump's cabinet.