The new year is here. The year many Americans have been waiting for, as they will finally be able to vote and have a say in the state of the country, has begun. This time last year, many Americans were hoping that Donald Trump would keep his promise and lower prices on day one.
Spoiler: Trump never intended to do anything to reduce prices and inflation. The president has done absolutely nothing except increase prices with his tariff plan.
Many Americans also feared that Trump would return to power, declare himself dictator for life, end all civil liberties, destroy democracy, and burn America down.
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While some freedoms are under threat, including immigrant rights and freedom of the press, the president has failed to transform himself into a president-king, and the main reason is that the American people have reacted strongly against him.
Two of the largest popular protests against a president in U.S. history took place in 2025. People marched, showing up to vote at every opportunity and handing Republicans a series of shocking defeats.
Overall, the majority of Americans treated Trump as someone who should be quarantined and ignored.
The majority of the country seems to be waiting for November and the opportunity to vote for Trump to give him lame duck status by returning power in Congress to the Democrats.
How do I think Democrats will fare in 2026? Check out my predictions below to find out.