As winter turns to spring in 2026, American politics is experiencing a bit of economic-messaging déjà vu from the Trump administration.
Much like last year at this time, the president has leapt headlong into a major new undertaking that threatens to rock an already-wobbly economy. And much like last year, the administration is asking Americans to accept some “short-term pain” for promised long-term gain.
In 2025, it was tariffs. In 2026, it’s the war with Iran.
More Americans voted for Trump than any other candidate.
Not sure if you mean in that particular race or ever.
In that particular race, there was a 0.9% margin.
Ever, Biden actually holds the lead with the most total votes.
At least, according to the stats listed here: https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-States-Presidential-Election-Results-1788863
Of course I meant in that particular race. Trump received the most votes of the candidates in the 2024 presidential, general election.
So we generalize everyone as having voted him in power?
No one is saying that there aren’t dissenters, but when the vast majority of Americans are either supporting or indifferent to what’s happening, it’s really hard to say “Americans” don’t want it. A minority, regardless of how vocal, is still a minority.
When healthcare is tied to one’s employment, it’s difficult to go out and make change. There are millions of people that are out protesting. It’s a lot easier said than done, but it’s still generalizing 60+ million people that didn’t sign up for this shit.