

The Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Dems Goes Nuclear as Crushing New Shutdown Poll Hits
Oct 20, 2025
Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, joins to dissect the chaos following Trump's fury over the government shutdown. He reveals how Trump’s termination of the NY-NJ tunnel project is a deranged act of retribution against Chuck Schumer. The discussion dives into Trump’s declining popularity, evidenced by a CNBC poll blaming him for economic fallout. Rosenberg warns that Trump’s escalating authoritarianism might backfire in the midterms, emphasizing the need for Democrats to unify and broaden their message to combat his strongman image.
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Failing Leadership Feeds Authoritarian Escalation
- Simon Rosenberg argues Trump is causing lasting institutional damage while politically declining.
- This dual dynamic fuels authoritarian escalation as failure pushes him to crack down on opposition.
Sabotage Backfires In Local Races
- Trump’s termination of the tunnel project became a political weapon benefiting Democrats in New Jersey.
- Such impulsive actions illustrate how his unhinged moves can backfire electorally.
Vicious Cycle Of A Failing Strongman
- Rosenberg calls the cycle a 'vicious cycle of a failing strongman' where failure breeds more illiberal measures.
- The worse Trump performs, the more he leans into authoritarian tactics to retain control.