Who Will Defend Ordinary Working People?

Who Will Defend Ordinary Working People?

You don’t have to be a radical leftist to be concerned about the way Donald Trump and his MAGAs are threatening the well-being of ordinary Americans—and the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

A recent Washington Post poll shows that those polled disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy by 59 to 40%. Some 70% said tariffs are increasing the prices they pay for basic necessities.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that, in the face of President Trump’s threat to send troops into American cities, 58% of Americans said the president should only send armed troops to face external threats. Some 62% of Americans say the federal government has too much power, up from 51% a year ago.

The problem is, few people see the Democratic Party as an effective opposition that is fighting for their interests.

Author's summary: Trump's policies threaten ordinary Americans' well-being.

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CounterPunch CounterPunch — 2025-10-14

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