President Trump's popularity is falling. What does it mean for him and the GOP?
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President Trump's declining popularity is being discussed for its implications on him and the GOP.
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NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, regarding President Trump's declining public approval. The discussion focused on the implications of this trend for President Trump and the Republican Party. Goldberg, as editor-in-chief, offered his analysis on the political landscape. This conversation explores the potential challenges facing the GOP.
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NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, regarding President Trump's declining public approval.
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