As the fight over the “big, beautiful bill” comes to an end, President Donald Trump maintains political momentum that can push the GOP into a favorable position for 2026, so long as Trump doesn’t get reckless.

Since taking office, around 50% of voters say the country is on the wrong track under Trump, while around 42% say the country is headed in the right direction, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average. That may seem like a negative for Trump, but it is the most optimistic voters have been about the country since the summer of 2021........

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