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David Frum: How Trump's Stranglehold is Slipping - America at a Crossroads
As grocery bills soar and tariffs hit everyday Americans, even some of Donald Trump’s longtime allies in Congress are beginning to show signs of discomfort. In this eye-opening interview, David Frum of The Atlantic explains why Trump’s economic agenda — from tariffs to rising prices — could be eroding his own political base.
We discuss how mounting voter frustration, shifting congressional loyalties, and growing backlash inside Washington may signal the first real cracks in Trump’s once-solid coalition. - 09/22/2025.