Cracks Show in Trump Coalition Before SOTU
February 24, 2026·21 days ago·via The New York Times

Cracks emerge in the Trump coalition that powered his 2024 win, built on economic strength, tough immigration, podcast alliances, and low-propensity voters, just as his approval rating hits second-term lows ahead of the State of the Union and midterms where Republicans defend their slim House majority. Slower GDP growth and Supreme Court blocks on tariffs force Trump to pivot, while Democrats stonewall DHS funding over immigration tactics, stalling deportations. Read more about this...