Tuned in or out?
President Trump says he is “not joking” about a possible third term. He is using the power of government to punish opponents. His foreign policy moves are unnerving allies. His tariffs are upending markets.
Are Americans paying attention? Most say yes, they are. According to a new Pew Research Center survey shared first with Reliable Sources, 40% of Americans say they’re following news about the Trump admin fairly closely, and another 31% say they’re following developments very closely.
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