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.
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.