U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he tours areas devastated by Hurricane Helene to assess recovery efforts in Swannanoa, North Carolina, U.S., January 24, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan warns that Trump’s once-loyal base is eroding in his second term. Plummeting poll numbers, vulgar attacks on perceived enemies, and public mood swings are pushing voters and congressional supporters away. Even high-profile allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene are distancing themselves, signaling cracks in Trump’s influence. Noonan suggests the upcoming State of the Union may be his last chance to stabilize support amid political fatigue and rising discontent.
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Trump losing grip as supporters and voters flee in second term
