When Trump’s narrative meets voters’ realities
By Donald Trump’s telling, we’re in a US ‘golden age’. Americans may feel differently. Plus: Anger at the elite and a gunfluencer runs in Texas This was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inbox One of Donald Trump ’s greatest talents – deployed during his time as a real estate tycoon, source and subject of tabloid gossip,…
Donald Trump, the former US president, has a knack for storytelling, a skill that he has used throughout his career as a real estate mogul, media figure, and politician. As the midterm elections approach, with just six weeks to go, Trump is likely to rely on this talent more than ever before.
Trump, who never shied away from using social media to shape his narrative, even created his own platform after being removed from others, demonstrates his comfort and expertise in the art of storytelling. This ability is evident in his ability to speak at length without interruption, often for several hours at a time, a trait that has become his trademark during his time in office.
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