Trump's popularity declines due to economic policies and Iran war

US President Donald Trump's popularity has declined due to inflation caused by tariffs and military operations against Iran. According to a New York Times analysis, support for Trump has also decreased among young people, minorities, and the white working class, his traditional support base.

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Trump's popularity declines due to economic policies and Iran war

US President Donald Trump is facing a serious loss of popularity less than two years after his election victory. According to an article published in the New York Times, the political and cultural momentum that followed the 2024 elections has given way to disappointment.

In the analysis by journalist David Wallace-Wells, it was stated that Trump and his supporters' post-election rhetoric of "ending diversity and equity policies, tightening immigration, and bringing back conservative values" is gradually losing its impact.

Economic policies and inflationary pressure

According to the article, Trump's economic policies, particularly those based on tariffs, have led to a new wave of inflation. While the government reform project ended in failure, harsh campaigns against immigrants across the country drew backlash even among voters who support border security.

Iran war and foreign policy criticisms

The military operations against Iran also damaged Trump's image as an anti-war leader. The analysis emphasized that these operations increased oil prices and exposed weaknesses in US military power. The New York Times writer described the way the war ended as "humiliating".

Young people and minorities withdraw support

The decline reflected in polls is not limited to independent voters. Significant losses are also occurring among groups that Republicans see as the future of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement. While support for Trump among young people has dropped by up to 50 points in some polls, a decline has also been recorded among Black and Latino voters and the white working class, his traditional support base.

Loss of cultural hegemony

The author argued that conservatives' cultural dominance has also weakened. Major events planned for the 250th anniversary of US independence failed to attract prominent artists, and some participants withdrew from the program. The organization of a mixed martial arts event at the White House also drew widespread criticism.

However, the article also noted that some effects of the MAGA era persist, such as the decline of diversity programs, the increasing influence of technology and artificial intelligence companies, and the rise of conservative discourse on identity and gender issues within the Republican Party.

Wallace-Wells wrote that election victories and party successes do not indicate a fundamental change in American society's identity, and that many people exaggerated Trump's win, mistaking it for a permanent transformation in the country's direction.

Trump's popularity declines due to economic policies and Iran war