
On NPR, commentators noted declining support for President Trump among independent voters and public pessimism ahead of the State of the Union. New reporting from swing districts indicates many core supporters openly embrace accusations that Democrats will cheat, a stance that can mobilize the base but risks alienating independents if the president leans into such rhetoric. That dynamic heightens the importance of striking a tone that addresses affordability concerns without further pushing moderates away.
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