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Karl Rove: Americans Are ‘Tiring’ Of Donald Trump’s Antics

Karl Rove: Americans Are ‘Tiring’ Of Donald Trump’s Antics

Veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove worries President Donald Trump is tied to a losing strategy right now, but thinks it’s possible for him to sway public opinion in his direction before the 2026 midterm elections. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal published on Monday, Rove wrote that, “There are signs that the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution. Increasingly, they may hear only the offensive or cruel things he says.” “Has the president convinced himself that he doesn’t need to sell his policies and actions?” he asked. “It appears that he believes he can will people into agreeing with him by claiming his achievements are the biggest, best and most amazing in American history.” Republican strategist Karl Rove, here at the 2024 Atlantic Festival that September, shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s midterm election challenges in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal published Monday. Paul Morigi via Getty Images Rove, who was a top adviser for President George W. Bush and is a frequent critic of …