Donald Trump just had a big win, but he might be about to fall into a trap, a conservative economist said Saturday.Oren Cass, who previously flagged concerns with Trump's political campaign, wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times over the weekend that suggests the former president and presiden...

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Conservative economist Oren Cass warns that Donald Trump could jeopardize his presidency by focusing on donor and activist agendas rather than the priorities of swing voters who secured his victory.

Writing in The New York Times, Cass argues that new presidents often mistake donor interests, such as tax cuts and deregulation, for the will of the electorate, leading to ineffective governance and loss of public trust.

Cass urges Trump to prioritize issues that resonate with the broader American public to avoid a fate that has derailed past presidencies.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    There’s no such thing as swing voters. At least not one relevant to winning an election. Elections are about getting your 40% out to vote.