Trump Pushes Ahead Despite Backlash Over Unpopular Ideas
May 23, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via The New York Times

Donald Trump is pressing forward after a rough week, even as critics pounce on ideas that polls and pundits call politically unpopular. The bigger picture is not new: Trump is betting that conviction beats consultant-approved caution. Supporters see a president willing to fight for what he believes, while the usual crowd mistakes elite discomfort for political wisdom. Read more about this...