A New York Times column by Frank Bruni argues that a growing number of Donald Trump’s allies—and even some of his voters—are showing signs of buyer’s remorse over their support for him. Bruni points to a recent poll showing discontent with Trump’s handling of immigration, along with high-profile Republicans like Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Thom Tillis backing away from key parts of Trump’s agenda, with Tillis retiring and Hawley scrambling to reverse Medicaid cuts he had endorsed. Even Vice President JD Vance, Bruni writes, appears rattled by the latest revelations tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, issuing awkward defenses that only underscore his discomfort. Bruni portrays these regrets as the inevitable cost of a “Faustian bargain,” as Trump’s allies—long aware of his character—now grapple with the political and moral price of enabling him.
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'Reeks of regret': Analyst sees multiple Trump allies giving off 'whiff of panic'
