Americans are in a sour political mood. Despite a soaring stock market, the economy is suffering because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies. Inflation has increased. The job market is anemic. Youth unemployment is 10.5%, which is double the national rate. More Americans are afraid of losing their jobs. Debt is increasing. The housing market is slowing. Economists are warning about a severe recession and “stagflation.”
Trump is losing support among key parts of his winning 2024 coalition, including Hispanics, African-Americans, young people, independents and first-time voters. Traditional Republican voters and right-wing-leaning independents are increasingly concerned about his agenda. His support is apparently eroding in the battleground states that were key to his vic