As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.
The Republican Party currently controls the White House and both houses of Congress in the United States. But will that change in November?
Among Republican voters, US President Donald Trump is still wildly popular, despite criticism over uneven economic conditions and brutal anti-immigration tactics. And within the Democratic Party establishment, there is no sign of a desire to shift towards a more progressive, less centrist platform – even as left-leaning Democratic Socialists make gains.
Host Steve Clemons asks Republican strategist John Feehery and Amy Dacey, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, about Trumpism and the election prospects of both parties.
Published On 15 Feb 2026
