Trump Abandons His Winning Formula

“Donald Trump’s political career could be defined by his ability to tie himself to the popular side of any given issue,” the Washington Post reports.

“He did this in 2016, tapping into the nation’s disdain for dynastic politics and distaste for elites to defeat Hillary Clinton. He did it again in 2024 by tapping into growing fears about illegal immigration at the southern border and voters’ deep sense that their economic standing was precarious.”

“That is why it has been stunning to see this president, someone known for his sharp political instincts, so firmly position himself on the unpopular side of the debate around artificial intelligence and data centers.”