Episode notes
Following the November 2025 elections, a clear narrative has emerged across media analysis, identifying significant headwinds for Donald Trump and the Republican party. The central themes are Trump's negative electoral impact, even among his base; the continued dominance of the economy as a voter priority; and a resulting strategic momentum for the Democratic party heading into 2026. An Ipsos poll indicates a majority of Americans blame Trump for rising prices and inflation, a sentiment Democrats successfully leveraged in key races.
Concurrently, the Trump administration faces a critical legal challenge at the Supreme Court regarding the unilateral imposition of tariffs, with oral arguments in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump suggesting a majority of Justices are skeptical of the administration's expansive interpretation of executive power ...
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