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Trump's Demographic Dilemma: Minority Support Wanes Ahead of 2026

9/3/2025

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President Trump encounters demographic challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Analyst Stuart Stevens warns that Trump's focus on the Confederacy may alienate Black and Hispanic voters.
Stevens describes Trump's coalition as fragile, indicating recent gains among minority voters are diminishing.
He critiques the Republican Party's handling of racial issues, noting it currently supports Trump's position.

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President Trump encounters demographic challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Analyst Stuart Stevens warns that Trump's focus on the Confederacy may alienate Black and Hispanic voters.
Stevens describes Trump's coalition as fragile, indicating recent gains among minority voters are diminishing.
He critiques the Republican Party's handling of racial issues, noting it currently supports Trump's position.