Dem unity forces Trump to backtrack, GOP struggles with MAGA messaging

Democrats’ coordinated messaging forced President Trump to admit defeat on a key issue, highlighting weaknesses in MAGA outreach, analysts said. On The Takeaway, host Audie Cornish noted Trump’s recent claims about not being a dictator reflect criticism reaching his desk, while Republican strategist Melik Abdul pointed out the difficulty GOP messaging faces when trying to frame policies as benefiting the middle class. Axios’ Sara Fischer added that Elon Musk’s public opposition to the bill further undermined the GOP, signaling to voters that the legislation favored the wealthy and forcing the party to scramble to reframe its message.

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