Trump’s Risky Bet That His Base Will Stick With Him on Tariffs

Despite the outsized media attention that a president’s performance at the State of the Union/Joint Address to Congress gets, it’s best to appreciate it as little more than a show for partisans. Swing voters don’t watch these events. Neither do voters of the opposing party. If you hate Trump, you didn’t tune in. If you watched all 100 minutes of the address, odds are that you are a Trump fan.

Mar 8, 2025 - 00:00
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Trump’s Risky Bet That His Base Will Stick With Him on Tariffs
Despite the outsized media attention that a president’s performance at the State of the Union/Joint Address to Congress gets, it’s best to appreciate it as little more than a show for partisans. Swing voters don’t watch these events. Neither do voters of the opposing party. If you hate Trump, you didn’t tune in. If you watched all 100 minutes of the address, odds are that you are a Trump fan.

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