Trump Enters Election Year With Big Wins — And Bigger Political Headwinds

In a surprising turn of events, experts point out that President Trump has significantly increased his executive power this year, a move rarely seen in modern presidents. His use of executive orders and emergency declarations has shifted decision-making away from Congress and towards the White House.

The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has predominantly supported Trump, while the Republican-controlled Congress has not impeded his actions. Unlike his first term, Trump now has complete control over his cabinet, which is packed with loyalists.

Presidential historian Timothy Naftali remarked, “Donald Trump has wielded power with fewer restraints in the last 11 months than any president since Franklin Roosevelt.” During his time in office, Roosevelt faced minimal opposition from Congress and the public as he tackled the Great Depression.

However, analysts suggest that Trump’s struggles to address the concerns of voters regarding the rising cost of living could lead some Republican lawmakers to distance themselves from him to safeguard their positions in the upcoming elections.

Despite these challenges, Trump has embarked on a series of speeches to promote his economic agenda and convince voters of his plans to address high prices.

As the New Year approaches, a Republican source close to the White House acknowledged the challenges Trump faces on the economic front and the public’s growing concerns about living costs.

“We must remind voters to give the president a full four years,” stated the Republican, emphasizing the need for continued support.

(Reporting by Tim Reid and Nandita Bose, editing by Ross Colvin and Alistair Bell)