"Why does the president keep doing things that are against his political self-interest? Why has he ignored the reality that the midterms will be decided not only by how much his base is energized but by whether Republicans carry independents and soft partisans? Mr. Trump is missing chances to draw critical swing voters the GOP's way. He could be driving some to vote Democratic."
"That isn't even the most unhinged moment from the first year of Trump 2.0, argued Rove. Remember Liberation Day' last April? He levied tariffs willy-nilly, even on places with which we have trade surpluses or no trade. For months, the president has attacked the Federal Reserve's independence to set interest rates, roiling markets. He pardoned all the criminals who assaulted Capitol police on Jan. 6, 2021. He called voters' affordability concerns a hoax,' then moments later claimed he'd address them."
Donald Trump's first year of a second presidency featured rapid, controversial actions that often contradict political self-interest. Many actions appear to alienate independents and soft partisans, reducing GOP appeal to swing voters. Missed opportunities include failing to celebrate border enforcement, pursuing unconventional foreign demands, and imposing tariffs on allies and trading partners. Repeated attacks on Federal Reserve independence, high-profile pardons of Jan. 6 assailants, and contradictory statements about economic affordability have unsettled markets and voters. Rambling public appearances and late-night screeds have increased public unease, and inadequate advisory checks may be amplifying erratic behavior, jeopardizing midterm prospects.
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