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Growing Discontent: Trump Faces Midterm Threat Amid Crisis

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing public discontent, according to Michael Tomasky in The New Republic, who argues his administration is "wrecking the country."
A McLaughlin poll shows Democrats at 45% to 44% for Republicans, signaling Democrats could regain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Tomasky notes this distrust stems from a cost-of-living crisis affecting voters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing public discontent, according to Michael Tomasky in The New Republic, who argues his administration is "wrecking the country."
A McLaughlin poll shows Democrats at 45% to 44% for Republicans, signaling Democrats could regain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Tomasky notes this distrust stems from a cost-of-living crisis affecting voters.