Peggy Noonan declares Donald Trump a political dead-end
Conservative speechwriter Peggy Noonan said Donald Trump has become a “big failure” as his political fortunes wane.
Peggy Noonan, a veteran conservative commentator who once crafted speeches for Ronald Reagan, wrote in one outlet that Donald Trump is now a “big failure.” She said his position in the political cosmos is shifting, with good fortune no longer on his side, citing the Iran war, widespread economic anxiety, and a rising left-wing movement that imitates MAGA. Noonan noted Trump’s approval hovering in the 30-percent range and blamed mishandling of foreign policy, a faltering economy, and a series of controversies including ICE excesses, the Epstein scandal, and inflation.
She warned that Trump’s habit of generating drama is a weakness that will catch up with him. The column underscores Noonan’s ongoing critique of Trump, despite her identification as a conservative Republican.
Why it matters
The commentary signals growing dissent within traditional conservatism toward Trump’s leadership.
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