Is Trump Losing His Political Footing? Plus. . .
The article discusses the current political standing of President Donald Trump, highlighting his strong grip on the Republican Party despite declining approval ratings among the general public. It notes that while Trump has successfully ousted critics within his party, his popularity is waning, reminiscent of the final days of George W. Bush's presidency. The piece also touches on the potential impact of upcoming midterm elections on Trump's administration and the GOP's future.
- ▪Trump has ousted several Republican critics from office, solidifying his control over the party.
- ▪His approval rating has been declining, reaching lows not seen since George W. Bush's presidency.
- ▪Democrats plan to use investigations to challenge Trump's administration if they regain the House in the midterms.
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Is Trump Losing His Political Footing? Plus. . . President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House on May 8, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong via Getty Images)Shilo Brooks sits down with Amy Coney Barrett. Liel Leibovitz on why ‘Podcastistan’ resembles North Korea. A Stanford professor on his school’s war against the Western canon. And much more. By The Free Press05.21.26 — The Front Page--:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationREAD IN APPPresented byIt’s Thursday, May 21. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Shilo Brooks sits down with Amy Coney Barrett.
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