US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026. (Photo by Kenny HOLSTON / POOL / AFP)
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Firstpost26-02-2026, 15:19

Trump Era's End? Tariffs, Epstein, Midterms Threaten Presidency

  • Supreme Court ruling against Trump's arbitrary tariffs marks the first official challenge to his presidential authority.
  • New revelations from Jeffrey Epstein files link Trump and senior cabinet members to improper conduct.
  • Forthcoming Congressional midterm elections pose a significant threat; losing the House could make Trump a 'lame duck'.
  • Trump's disapproval rate is 60%, with high disapproval on inflation (65%) and tariffs (64%).
  • The 2026 World Cup and America's 250th independence celebration offer temporary distractions before the critical November midterms.

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