In the aftermath of the 2026 midterms, working class voters expect to see Congress spring into action and address affordability, healthcare, corruption in the government, ending the Iran war and a host of other issues.
As a lame duck president, Donald Trump has two years to establish a legacy of positive achievements or double down on his penchant for retribution, blaming others for his failures, naming buildings and enriching himself. He has already talked about being a veto president.
Trump chose Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. It reminds me of Joseph Goebbels being appointed Minister of Propaganda in 1933 Germany. Miller is known for his hardline ideas on immigration, mass deportations, arrest quotas and family separations.
Initially, Trump almost sounded like conceding to negotiating with Democrats, but Miller’s appointment flies in the face of the voters’ mandate. Taming inflation, stopping the Iran war, high costs, healthcare, addressing corruption and personal gains looms large in the minds of we the people. Choosing Miller shows that Trump thinks Congress can’t stop him from using executive orders to govern, while delaying, appealing or defying court orders. Miller has shown no interest in compromising with Congress, and he is an advocate for restoring the MAGA base.
Paradoxically, reporting by several news agencies said that Susie Wiles had advised him to listen to the message from the voters and change his ways. Nice try, madam.
Trump has mentioned his intent to make changes in his Cabinet, but has not put forth any names as yet. I would like to suggest a few names, but whomever he appoints is likely to just perpetuate the Trump kakistocracy.
Don Hiddleson, Millcreek