Americans Are Turning on Trump
The president’s big gains with Black, Hispanic, and young voters in 2024 suggested a major shift. Less than two years later, he has lost those new supporters.
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America needs a bigger plan to control its tick problem.
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Taxpayers are now financing President Trump’s love of anything gilded.
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