Trump faces mounting political and economic pressure in second term

Media commentary and recent polling indicate increasing political headwinds for US President Donald Trump midway through his second term.

A Financial Times survey conducted by Focaldata found a majority of registered US voters feel financially worse off under the current administration, raising concerns over domestic economic sentiment ahead of upcoming elections. Simultaneously, foreign policy decisions are drawing scrutiny, including a State Department plan to close five diplomatic missions across Asia, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean as part of cost-reduction measures. Critics warn that these closures could allow competing global powers, particularly China, to expand their diplomatic footprint.

Media analyses suggest that a combination of economic dissatisfaction, international friction, and strategic retrenchment is curtailing Washington's diplomatic reach and challenging the administration's political standing.

Sources: CDM, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti