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Trump's Influence Diminishes Amid Supreme Court Hearing

4/8/2026

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The New Republic's Ross Rosenfeld notes that U.S. President Donald Trump attended the Supreme Court birthright citizenship hearing, while the justices ignored him.
Rosenfeld argues Trump's intimidation tactics, once effective in real estate and his first term, are waning.
Rosenfeld notes that Trump remains dangerous despite waning influence, as he refuses to acknowledge defeat and could still pose risks.

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The New Republic's Ross Rosenfeld notes that U.S. President Donald Trump attended the Supreme Court birthright citizenship hearing, while the justices ignored him.
Rosenfeld argues Trump's intimidation tactics, once effective in real estate and his first term, are waning.
Rosenfeld notes that Trump remains dangerous despite waning influence, as he refuses to acknowledge defeat and could still pose risks.