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Trump’s offensive football team came out in shotgun, going for the long bomb: bold peace deals, surprise diplomatic drives, unpredictable formations that caught opponents off guard. On the international field he piled up big yardage. But, at home, the defense was scrambling. Missed tackles, blown coverages by institutions, breakdowns in mid-game adjustments. The offense looked flashy but the team kept giving up big plays. The economy was not gaining any ground.
Now, at mid-season, several key election races were turnovers on the domestic defensive side. Elections showed that voters punished weak defense. The opposition (Democratic Party) made big gains in states like Virginia and New Jersey and grabbed the mayor’s office in New York City.
In football terms: the other team broke through the line, scored a turnover return, and changed momentum.
Trump’s White House played like a squad built to win on big, flashy offensive plays abroad but couldn’t hold the line at home. The November 2025 election served as a defensive breakdown for Trump’s team. JG
