Overview

• Karl Rove argues that Americans are already exhausted less than 100 days into Trump’s second term, citing erratic messaging and a focus on retribution.
• Trump’s shift from addressing inflation to imposing tariffs has sparked concerns about rising consumer prices and economic uncertainty.
• Rove warns that Trump’s revenge-oriented actions could backfire, creating long-term political risks for Republicans and setting dangerous precedents for retaliation.
• RealClearPolitics polling shows Trump’s approval ratings have fallen below disapproval since March, with a nearly 10-point shift in the wrong direction.
• The administration’s lack of message discipline and reliance on executive orders over legislation are seen as undermining public confidence and policy stability.