A lesson for Trump from NY

The results of the recent elections in the United States are a body blow to President Donald Trump. Though these were not nationwide contests, they reveal unmistakable trends that spell trouble for the incumbent. His once-formidable popularity has already hit rock bottom, a recent study found. Rarely in American history has a sitting president seen such a steep erosion of public support in just nine months. When Trump returned to power, voters under 30 were marginally in his favour, giving him a net approval rating of +3. Today, that figure stands at a staggering —40. His approval has dropped sharply in every state except Idaho. The message from the electorate is clear; the grand promises of prosperity and economic revival have lost their charm.

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Trump came to office promising that incomes would “skyrocket”, inflation would “vanish completely”, jobs would “come roaring back”, and the middle class would “prosper like never, ever before”. The reality, however, has been starkly different. The cost of living has soared, inflation has persisted, and job creation has fallen far short of his assurances. His aggressive tariff wars have antagonised not just trading partners abroad but also American farmers, manufacturers, and consumers who have borne the brunt of rising prices. Even his populist posturing on immigration and “America First” rhetoric have begun to wear thin, as p