Donald Trump faces mounting economic and foreign policy challenges in second term

Media reports and public polling highlight growing economic and foreign policy pressure on the administration of US President Donald Trump during his second term.

A recent Focaldata survey conducted for the Financial Times revealed that a majority of registered voters report feeling financially worse off under the current administration ahead of upcoming congressional elections. Concurrently, the State Department's decision to close five diplomatic posts across Asia, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean to reduce costs has drawn scrutiny. Observers warn that scaling back diplomatic representation could create strategic vacancies for geopolitical competitors, particularly China, to expand their influence.

Additional media analyses suggest that military commitments, international disputes, and shifting domestic support are straining Washington's traditional alliances and international authority as key elections approach.

Sources: CDM, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti.