Post Reports Why MAGA faithful are growing frustrated with Trump
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Dec 19, 2025 
Dan Merica, a political analyst for The Washington Post, and Natalie Allison, a White House reporter for the same outlet, delve into the growing frustrations within Trump’s MAGA base. They discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's public break with Trump, signaling wider discontent. Insights from a Vanity Fair profile reveal blunt critiques from Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The duo also highlights Trump's attempts to reconnect with voters through a rapid-fire address, yet questions whether it can really shift opinions ahead of future elections.
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MAGA Base Showing Growing Frustration
- MAGA supporters are increasingly vocal about unmet promises like affordability and immigration.
- That fracture risks eroding Trump's once ironclad grip on the Republican base.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Public Break
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch Trump ally, publicly criticized him on affordability and foreign focus.
- Trump quickly withdrew support after her remarks, signaling tension inside the movement.
Pollster's White House Warning
- Pollster Mark Mitchell met Trump at the White House to warn him about losing MAGA support.
- He urged Trump to understand the base's grievances, like golfing optics and perceived elite associations.