The article discusses the paradox of Donald Trump's support amid his apparent undermining of democratic norms and governance. Despite significant long-term damage caused by his actions, such as alliances with questionable figures and attacks on the media, many American voters seem unaffected. Instead, their response may hinge more on immediate economic impacts, such as rising consumer prices due to tariffs, rather than moral or democratic objections. Historical patterns suggest voters react more strongly to tangible financial issues than abstract political crises, which could foreshadow challenges for Trump if economic conditions worsen.
Rather, it may be egg prices. American voters have been, to my mind, surprisingly comfortable with a felon who pardons other, violent felons.
Trump doubled down on his, er, cultural revolution in his speech to Congress a few days ago, and about three-quarters of those who watched the speech approved of it.
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