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Trump's Health Declines as GOP Support Crumbles

12/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces deteriorating health and waning GOP support.
Prominent Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, are distancing themselves from him.
In Miami, Democrat Eileen Higgins won the mayoral race by 19 points, signaling declining support among Hispanic voters.
Only 31% of voters believe he is managing the economy well, a factor that could hinder Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

History

Historical Context

Donald Trump's 2016 presidential victory, marked by 304 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 227, represented a significant shift in Republican support, particularly among working-class voters in the Rust Belt. Despite winning the presidency, Trump lost the popular vote by over 2.8 million votes, reflecting deep divisions within the party that could challenge Republicans in future elections, especially as figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene distance themselves from him.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces deteriorating health and waning GOP support.
Prominent Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, are distancing themselves from him.
In Miami, Democrat Eileen Higgins won the mayoral race by 19 points, signaling declining support among Hispanic voters.
Only 31% of voters believe he is managing the economy well, a factor that could hinder Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

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