Conservative columnist says Trump’s bullying tactics are losing effectiveness

Conservative a columnist at one outlet asserts that Donald Trump’s signature approach of bullying is now undermining his influence both at home and abroad. Citing one outlet's poll that shows 36 percent approval and a Pew study indicating widespread foreign distrust, Boot highlights the president’s recent threats to annex Greenland, impose steep tariffs on Canada, and bomb Oman as diplomatic missteps. He adds that domestic actions, such as targeting “woke” universities and deploying troops to Democratic cities, have failed to broaden his support beyond the core base.

Judicial rulings have blocked many of his executive orders, and politically motivated prosecutions have been dismissed. Boot concludes that intimidation has largely lost its power and suggests persuasion would serve Trump better.