The Daily Blast: Suddenly, Trump Allies Quietly Admit He May Not Have a Huge “Mandate”

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Chris Cotnoir

Government

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🗓️ 21 January 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Donald Trump insists he has a massive “mandate.” But The New York Times reports that his allies worry that big initiatives like mass deportations might not prove as popular as he thinks. They’re arguing over pardons of insurrectionists, which also might prove unpopular, and fear his hubris might backfire. Politico reports similar worries. In short, they’re admitting he might not have a huge mandate, after all. This raises a question: If Trump’s presidency is seen as modestly successful, could it normalize Trumpian politics? Or is overreach and the discrediting of MAGA more likely? We talked to political theorist Alan Elrod, author of a new piece for MSNBC arguing that the former is very possible. He lays out why so much is riding on public rejection of his second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:00.6	Donald Trump's inaugural festivities have been all about projecting strength and confidence.
2:06.4	But the New York Times reports that his own allies are very aware that in fact he starts his second term in a considerably more tenuous position than the public displays suggest.
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