Trump presidency 'in terminal decline — if not outright collapse': columnist
Trump presidency 'in terminal decline — if not outright collapse': columnist U.S. President Donald Trump uses a gavel after signing the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Nick Hilden March 12, 2026 | 12:57PM ET According to New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie , Donald Trump may claim that he’s more popular than ever, but the evidence actually shows that his is “a presidency in terminal decline, if not outright collapse.” In fact, according to the numbers, “Trump is nearly as unpopular now as he has ever been.” As evidence of this, Bouie cites several recent occurrences. First, there are Trump’s latest poll numbers. With approval ratings stuck in the high 30s, he is “underwater on every issue that counts,” and voters are making it clear that they do not like the way he’s gone about his agenda. He’s losing s...
