# Trump must restore ‘smart populism’ — and rescue his presidency

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-must-restore-smart-populism-and-rescue-his-presidency/
- Published: 2026-11-06T02:48:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T03:35:22+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/opinion/trump-must-restore-smart-populism-and-save-his-presidency/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The article links the GOP’s midterm defeat to a loss of practical populist focus.
- It calls for lower prices, clearer explanations and less elite self-dealing.
- It acknowledges falling crime and prescription drug prices as successes.

## Summary

The article argues that Republicans’ severe midterm defeat reflects the Trump movement losing touch with the practical concerns of ordinary voters. It says President Donald Trump should revive “smart populism” by focusing on affordability, explaining major decisions to the public and curbing elite self-dealing.

The opinion piece points to corruption allegations involving pardons, access and business dealings, and criticises broad tariffs for raising prices. It says the administration failed to make its case for military action against Iran and became distracted by online conspiracy theories. The article cites falling violent crime and prescription drug prices as second-term successes, while arguing that voters prioritise lower prices.

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