What A Day President Trump Is Disconnected From His Beloved Base
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Dec 3, 2025 Jonathan Lemire, a staff writer at The Atlantic and co-host of Morning Joe, dives into President Trump's increasing isolation from his voter base. He discusses how Trump’s focus has shifted to international trips and billionaire gatherings, neglecting the rallies that once fueled his campaign. Lemire highlights the implications for the Republican Party as Trump’s bubble deepens and questions arise around his leadership. With a glance at GOP pushback, he explores what a post-Trump future could look like for the party.
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Trump's Growing Political Isolation
- Jonathan Lemire argues Trump is increasingly cloistered and travels far less across the U.S. than in his first term.
- That retreat risks leaving him out of touch with the voters who supported him.
Surrounded By Agreement
- Lemire notes Trump now surrounds himself with yes-people and lives in a MAGA media silo like Truth Social.
- That combination reduces exposure to dissenting views and reinforces policies disconnected from public priorities.
Focus Shift: Ballrooms And Foreign Policy
- Lemire contrasts Trump's current focus on symbolic projects and foreign trips with voters' priorities like lowering prices.
- He suggests second-term presidents often shift to foreign policy, giving Trump leeway to pursue overseas ambitions and prestige.