WASHINGTON (AP) — The President donald trump As he struggled to find his footing with the Americans, his façade of political invincibility began to crack. ” Affordability concerns And it has failed to quell rebellious Republican pressure to release more files. Jeffrey Epstein case.
Twin challenges soon follow Democratic Party Victory It’s a grim situation for a president who has enjoyed unparalleled dominance in Washington ahead of recent elections and next year’s midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
he has overhauled the federal government By force, deployed troops In cities across the country, concerns were ignored legality of military operations I started a remodeling project like golden banquet hall Attached to the White House.
But Trump’s aggressive approach to a second term does not undo political realities: dissatisfaction with the economy Inflation is worsening, even though it is lower than during President Joe Biden’s term. President Trump is expected to address the issue at a meeting Monday night.
Furthermore, there is the unavoidable fact that the president is a lame duck, and the Constitution prohibits him from running again, despite interest in the presidency. While in office.
Rep. Thomas Massey, a Kentucky Republican who has frequently angered Mr. Trump, reminded his party of this on Sunday as he urged lawmakers to support legislation that would require the Justice Department to release documents related to Epstein.
“I want to remind my Republican colleagues who are deciding how to vote: Donald Trump can protect you in red districts right now by giving his support,” Massey told ABC News. “But in 2030, he won’t be president. If you don’t vote to release these files, you’ll be voting to protect pedophiles. And the president won’t be able to protect you then.”
Epstein file has become a pressure point
Epstein, who died by suicide several years ago, was a convicted sex offender notorious for his connections to the wealthy and powerful. Anger and conspiracy theories take root About the malfeasance of the American elite.
Trump opposed the Epstein bill in the House of Representatives, describing it as a continuation of an investigation that has shadowed him for years, but abruptly reversed course on Sunday, voicing support for the vote and saying it was “time to move on” from the issue.
It was an acknowledgment of a rare defeat for Trump in the Republican-controlled Congress, where party members had been reluctant. curtail his authority.
Even as he seeks to impose his will on Republicans. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Trump, whose Georgia state he split with over the weekend, is also trying to avoid potential losses in next year’s midterm elections. If Democrats take control of Congress, they will have the power to block President Trump’s policies and investigate his administration.
He has forced state leaders to Redraw Congressional Districts To increase the chances of his party. on monday he stewed it Indiana Republican Lawmakers have announced that they will support primary challenges to members who do not toe the line and support redistricting.
“We must maintain the majority at all costs,” President Trump posted on social media. “Republicans must fight back!”
Voters are increasingly concerned about the cost of living
Staying on track will likely require addressing the economic concerns of Americans, which may take a backseat to President Trump’s focus on establishing national structure. foreign policy legacy and strengthen immigration enforcement.
President Trump acknowledged Sunday night that some consumer costs are “a little high.” Commitment to affordability prompted President Trump’s action partially remove tariffsa core part of his economic policy. The administration lowered taxes on imports of products such as coffee, beef and tropical fruits, an implicit concession that tariffs have increased costs despite the president’s pledges to the contrary.
The president also Dividend of $2,000, It is funded by tariff revenues from all Americans except the wealthy. But with the federal government struggling with debt problems, there is no guarantee Congress will support the idea, and sending cash to Americans could further fuel the inflation that Trump has promised to eliminate.
Democrats won overwhelming victories this month in states such as New Jersey and Virginia, an expression of dissatisfaction with President Trump’s handling of the economy.
Neil Newhouse, a longtime Republican pollster, said the Democratic victory was not surprising, but “what caught our attention was the depth and breadth of the victory.”
He warned that his party risked making the same mistake. Democratic President Joe Bidenoversaw high inflation while trying to convince voters that the problem would soon be resolved.
“We’re seeing prices go down until we’re blue in the face,” Newhouse said. “Unless you see it at the grocery store, it doesn’t make much of a difference.”
