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President Trump’s recent moves, from dining with Wall Street titans and backing visas for skilled foreigners to approving a $20 billion Argentina bailout during the shutdown, are fraying his populist brand and stirring dissent inside his MAGA ranks. Tensions rose as he resisted further Epstein disclosures while Congress released emails. The White House is pivoting to affordability, yet he has incorrectly said groceries are cheaper and floated vague ideas like 50 year mortgages and tariff funded $2000 payments. Talk of a Davos visit and slipping approval added to the muddled message.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.