Trump’s support appears to wane amid war and rising costs
Richard Littlejohn argues that support for Donald Trump is weakening, based on conversations and the mood he says he has observed in a Florida sports bar. He portrays even a broadly pro-Trump community as increasingly uneasy about the president’s age, decisions and handling of the Iran war.
The article says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to an oil and gas crisis, while Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin and the economic fallout are troubling to some Americans. Littlejohn points to a Florida warehouse shopper recalling steak at $8 a pound, compared with around $25 now, and says petrol costs about $4 a gallon even in low-tax Florida. The supplied article text ends mid-sentence.
In short
- Littlejohn senses unease about Trump among Florida bar patrons.
- He links concerns to the Iran war and its economic effects.
- He cites steak at about $25 a pound and petrol near $4 a gallon.
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The case for
Those who see Trump’s support weakening can point to rising fuel and food costs, disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz and unease about his age and decisions. Even among voters generally sympathetic to him, these pressures may make confidence in his handling of the war and the economy more fragile.
The case against
Anecdotes from one Florida bar and a shopper cannot show whether support is declining nationally or why prices have changed. Supporters may regard higher costs and the disruption as consequences of a wider conflict, and still judge Trump by other priorities or believe his approach will ultimately protect US interests.
Explained simply
Donald Trump is the US president, and public support for him can affect his ability to govern and the prospects of his Republican Party. Some Americans who backed him have raised concerns about his age, decisions and handling of the war involving Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow shipping route used to transport oil and gas from the Gulf, so its closure can disrupt energy supplies and push up costs. Higher fuel and food prices can affect households across the US, including in Florida, where the article describes shoppers facing rising bills.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Trump is toast! Don’t ask me, just listen to what the voters are saying in the local Cheers-style bars of the US”.