The Trump train, which was once touted as a high-speed marvel of American politics, has been steadily losing momentum. The conductor, Donald Trump himself, seems to be struggling to keep the engine running smoothly.
In recent months, the Republican Party's efforts to justify their position have fallen flat. Despite the fervent claims of Trump and his allies that the election was stolen, Congress voted almost unanimously in favor of releasing the Epstein files, a move that Trump failed to support. The party's own "healthcare plan" has been rejected by the House's MAGA caucus, leaving them scrambling for an alternative.
Trump's economic policies have also been met with widespread criticism. His tariffs agenda choked off the recovery that was underway when he took office, and his anti-immigrant policies, ICE raids, and warmongering in the Caribbean have been widely condemned. Even his own party has begun to distance themselves from his actions, with many Republicans rebelling against his proposals.
Meanwhile, the media has largely broken out of its funk, and Democrats are finally coming to terms with the reality of another three years under Trump's leadership. Ordinary Americans are seeing through Trump's antics for what they are – a desperate attempt to cling to power and exploit fear-mongering – and pushing back against him.
Polling numbers reflect this shift in public opinion. A recent CBS/YouGov poll found that 76% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, while only 24% approve. This decline has contributed to his approval rating sinking below 40%, a stark contrast to his earlier boasts about his success.
The stakes are becoming increasingly clear for Americans who care about democracy and the rule of law. Protests against Trump's authoritarian methods have been growing in size and intensity, with millions taking to the streets to demand action. The "No Kings" protests brought out five million people nationwide in June, and subsequent marches and rallies have seen 7 million turn out, the largest protest in U.S. history.
As historian Heather Cox Richardson has noted, a consumer protest movement is also brewing, with average Americans organizing boycotts of companies that support Trump's agenda. The results have been impressive, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk facing major brand damage after his appointment to take on the federal government. Similarly, Disney faced significant backlash after suspending Jimmy Kimmel following pressure from Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr and Trump himself.
The recent elections have also brought a welcome respite for Democrats. Young people and Latinos who had voted for Trump in 2024 have swung back to the Democratic Party in droves, sending a clear message that they will no longer tolerate authoritarianism and exploitation of power.
As the Democratic establishment begins to follow the lead of ordinary Americans, one thing is certain – the stakes are high, and the battle for democracy has only just begun.
In recent months, the Republican Party's efforts to justify their position have fallen flat. Despite the fervent claims of Trump and his allies that the election was stolen, Congress voted almost unanimously in favor of releasing the Epstein files, a move that Trump failed to support. The party's own "healthcare plan" has been rejected by the House's MAGA caucus, leaving them scrambling for an alternative.
Trump's economic policies have also been met with widespread criticism. His tariffs agenda choked off the recovery that was underway when he took office, and his anti-immigrant policies, ICE raids, and warmongering in the Caribbean have been widely condemned. Even his own party has begun to distance themselves from his actions, with many Republicans rebelling against his proposals.
Meanwhile, the media has largely broken out of its funk, and Democrats are finally coming to terms with the reality of another three years under Trump's leadership. Ordinary Americans are seeing through Trump's antics for what they are – a desperate attempt to cling to power and exploit fear-mongering – and pushing back against him.
Polling numbers reflect this shift in public opinion. A recent CBS/YouGov poll found that 76% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, while only 24% approve. This decline has contributed to his approval rating sinking below 40%, a stark contrast to his earlier boasts about his success.
The stakes are becoming increasingly clear for Americans who care about democracy and the rule of law. Protests against Trump's authoritarian methods have been growing in size and intensity, with millions taking to the streets to demand action. The "No Kings" protests brought out five million people nationwide in June, and subsequent marches and rallies have seen 7 million turn out, the largest protest in U.S. history.
As historian Heather Cox Richardson has noted, a consumer protest movement is also brewing, with average Americans organizing boycotts of companies that support Trump's agenda. The results have been impressive, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk facing major brand damage after his appointment to take on the federal government. Similarly, Disney faced significant backlash after suspending Jimmy Kimmel following pressure from Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr and Trump himself.
The recent elections have also brought a welcome respite for Democrats. Young people and Latinos who had voted for Trump in 2024 have swung back to the Democratic Party in droves, sending a clear message that they will no longer tolerate authoritarianism and exploitation of power.
As the Democratic establishment begins to follow the lead of ordinary Americans, one thing is certain – the stakes are high, and the battle for democracy has only just begun.
Trump's train is finally starting to slow down 
, and I'm loving every minute of it 
. It's been a wild ride watching him try to cling to power, but ordinary Americans are not having it 
. The fact that polling numbers have shifted so dramatically, with 76% disapproving of his handling of the economy, is music to my ears 
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. Young people and Latinos who were initially swayed by his rhetoric are now waking up to see that he was just trying to exploit their fears 
. And let's be real, his economic policies have been a disaster 
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, and I'm so glad to see millions of people taking to the streets to demand action. It's not just about protesting Trump, it's about creating change and holding our leaders accountable 
. The consumer protest movement is also doing some serious damage to companies that support his agenda 
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. It's time for us to take back control of our democracy and make sure that power stays with the people 
. Bring it on! 
Trump's train is losing steam 
I think it's time for him to admit defeat. His policies have been super unpopular, especially with younger folks and Latinx communities. They're seeing through his tricks and pushing back hard. The fact that companies like Tesla and Disney are getting hit by consumer protests shows how widespread the discontent is.
76% disapprove of him handling the economy? That's just brutal. And with the protests growing, it's clear that ordinary Americans won't take his authoritarian behavior lying down. I think Democrats should keep pushing for real change, not just reacting to Trump's antics.
The stakes are high, but I'm hopeful that we can get through this without too much damage. We need more voices like Heather Cox Richardson calling out authoritarianism and pushing for accountability. Let's keep the momentum going and fight for what's right! 
Trump's train is finally derailed! I mean, what a relief that people are seeing through his BS. 76% disapproving of his economy handling? No wonder, he's been strangling businesses with those tariffs 
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Another 3 years of Trump's leadership seems super bleak 
. The economy is tanking, ICE raids are still a thing, and his approval ratings are lower than ever 
. I'm seeing protests everywhere, with millions taking to the streets to demand change 
. This consumer protest movement is gaining momentum, and it's going to be interesting to see how this plays out 
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76% disapprove of his economy skills? that's crazy!
. And don't even get me started on the Epstein files - Trump just couldn't bring himself to support that one 
. And the media's finally coming around - it's like they've broken free from their funk 
. It's about time Americans started putting an end to this Trump drama 
Companies are feeling the heat too, with Elon Musk getting roasted and Disney facing backlash 
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. Meanwhile, Democrats are finally finding their footing and young people and Latinos are speaking out against his agenda - this is a major victory for democracy 
. I mean, he started out all fired up, but now it seems like his party's just trying to keep afloat 
. They can't even get their own healthcare plan right 
. And don't even get me started on the economy – it's like he's been playing with fire 
. They're giving Trump a hard time, and it's about time someone did 
. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we're not going to take it anymore!" 
I remember when Trump first came on the scene, everyone thought he was gonna shake things up big time! 
. And let's be real, even his own party's starting to bail on him 
The media's finally breaking free from its shell, and people are seeing through Trump's antics for what they are – a desperate attempt to cling to power 
. It's about time we held our elected officials accountable for their actions. The media needs to keep pushing on this too, no more softening the narrative 
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. And let's be real, polling numbers are telling a clear story – Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy by 76% to 24%, that's not even close 
they have the best burgers in town! anyway, back to Trump... I mean, it's crazy how fast his train went from being all hype to a total dud 
. and can we talk about tariffs for a sec? didn't they used to be like 10% or something now it's like 100%?! what even is the point of that? 
which is awesome. young people and latinos are like, "no more trump" and i'm here for it 
! I mean, come on, 76% disapprove of his economy handling? That's like, a landslide win for sanity 
. It's amazing how one tweet from Elon Musk got Tesla in trouble, but now Disney is feeling the heat too 
! The Democrats are finally listening to the people, and it's beautiful to see 
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. The public opinion is shifting, and it's not looking good for Trump. His approval rating is tanking, and people are pushing back against him 
. And don't even get me started on the tariffs agenda – choking off recovery like that's a good idea 
. Like, seriously, can't he see that his desperation is palpable? 
. It's like we've been living in a parallel universe where common sense didn't apply.
! The fact that millions are taking to the streets demanding action is giving me hope for our democracy 
. Bring it on, Trump – you may have your train derailing, but our democracy is just getting started 
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