Political scientist Nicole Bacharan claims Trump has aligned with elites, becoming a liability for his base and a boon for Democrats in midterms.
Bacharan criticizes Trump's alignment
Nicole Bacharan, a political scientist and expert on the United States, stated that Donald Trump has moved to the side of arrogant elites who look down on a portion of those who elected him. She argues that Trump's behavior reflects a shift away from the base that originally supported him.Trump seen as a liability
According to Bacharan, the president is increasingly seen as a liability to his own camp. She suggests that his actions and rhetoric may be alienating the very voters who helped put him in power, creating internal divisions within his party.Midterm elections impact
In these midterm elections, Bacharan claims that Trump has become "the best asset for the Democrats, who did not expect so much." This unexpected turn of events could influence the outcomes of various races, as his actions may inadvertently benefit the opposing party.Democrats' surprise advantage
Bacharan notes that the Democrats did not anticipate the extent to which Trump's behavior could work in their favor. His alignment with elites and the perception of him as a liability may have created an opening for Democratic candidates to capitalize on his unpopularity among certain voters.