1. đ Approval Rating Slips Post-Airstrikes
A new CNNâcommissioned poll shows that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trumpâs decision to authorize airstrikes on Iran: 56% disapprove, with 44% supporting. Notably, 58% believe the bombings increased the threat to the U.S.
2. Legal Pressure: Congress Pushes WarâPowers Bill
Trump is facing a bipartisan backlash in Congress, where lawmakers are demanding clarity and pushing for a formal vote to curb his authority to act militarily without approvalâa direct rebuke through War Powers resolution .
3. Supreme Court Grants Trump Immigration WinâBut It’s Controversial
The Supreme Court refused to expedite challenges to Trumpâs immigration policies, effectively allowing swift deportations to continue. However, this isn’t purely a win: itâs spurred criticism and renewed debate over due-process rights.
4. Global Markets and Allies React Negatively
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Oil prices dropped sharply following Trumpâs announcement of a “ceasefire,” worrying traders.
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The Bank of England warned that Trumpâs tradeâwar measures are injecting “considerable unpredictability” into the UK economy, which has responded with retaliatory tariff restrictions theguardian.com.
5. Ceasefire Under Fire
While Trump claimed to mediate a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the agreement quickly unraveled, with both nations resuming missiles shortly after the truceâa diplomatic setback and a blow to his credibility as peacemaker.
đ§ Summary
From slipping public approval and legislative oversight to economic ripple effects and diplomatic trouble, Trumpâs recent actions have triggered concerted pushback on multiple frontsâboth domestically and internationally.
