Is Trump a Lame Duck? Analysis and Debate on His Power
Democrats’ decision to end the government shutdown without extending ACA subsidies, though seemingly a concession, did not halt Trump’s decline, as he failed to regain momentum and continues to face voter disapproval. The upcoming release of the Epstein files, despite Trump’s attempt to control the narrative, has exposed cracks in his control over the Republican party, as evidenced by criticism from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and the public’s negative reception to the files’ contents. Furthermore, Trump is being forced to reverse course on tariffs, revealing his economic policies’ contribution to inflation, which could exacerbate his already precarious standing with voters.
John Q. Hosedrinker