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Trump's Far-Right Policies Alienate Voters, Spark Chaos

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has squandered opportunities for popularity and stability, per Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times.
Bouie argues that Trump could have governed more cautiously, focusing on targeted stimulus and national security tariffs.
Instead, Bouie says Trump pursued far-right policies that alienated voters and diminished his popularity.
Bouie notes declining third-term rhetoric and concludes the presidency has led to chaos.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has squandered opportunities for popularity and stability, per Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times.
Bouie argues that Trump could have governed more cautiously, focusing on targeted stimulus and national security tariffs.
Instead, Bouie says Trump pursued far-right policies that alienated voters and diminished his popularity.
Bouie notes declining third-term rhetoric and concludes the presidency has led to chaos.