Part Of The Problem The Collapse of Donald Trump
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Nov 12, 2025 Dave Smith and Robbie Bernstein dive into the reasons behind Donald Trump's plummeting approval ratings in his second term. They explore how young voters have turned against him, attributing it to economic struggles and controversial foreign policy. The hosts critique Trump's economic messaging, revealing parallels with Biden’s and highlighting the disconnect with everyday Americans. They also discuss the fading enthusiasm for the MAGA movement and question the viability of Trump's past slogans, shedding light on the evolving political landscape.
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Rapid Collapse Of Youth Support
- Donald Trump's broad coalition collapsed quickly; his approval among under-30s went from +3 to -40 within a year.
- Cultural capture in 2024 reversed as foreign policy and economic signals alienated youth and new voters.
Gaslighting On The Economy Fails
- Trump's economic messaging mirrors Biden's by insisting voters' lived experience is wrong and claiming a fabricated windfall like "$20 trillion" from tariffs.
- That gaslighting approach undermines credibility and repeats the weakest political defense: "it could have been worse."
Conceding Policy Ground Empowers The Left
- Embracing protectionist or interventionist fixes concedes the moral framework to socialism and central planning.
- When Republicans signal reliance on government solutions, leftist promises to reduce rent win the political debate.