Leubsdorf: How Trump is entering the rare club of consequential presidents
Briefly

President Donald Trump has altered the political landscape of the United States by bolstering Republican support among blue collar workers while diminishing traditional Democratic support among minorities. His enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill is set to dismantle nearly a century of safety net provisions for the poor, elderly, and minorities by cutting essential health insurance. Additionally, Trump's military actions against Iran could signal a significant move towards achieving a broader Middle East settlement. These developments position Trump's presidency among the most impactful of the past century, despite criticisms of increasing deficits and reduced governmental services.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Trump decided to bomb Iran's nuclear sites, marking the beginning of the most extensive effort in over four decades to achieve broader regional peace.
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill cuts pivotal social safety net elements, unravelling nearly a century of federal support designed to aid the poor, elderly, and minorities.
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