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Did Trump's Superman Image Backfire?

Did Trump's Superman Image Backfire?

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Nov 11, 2026

Did unrealistic expectations of President Trump contribute to the Republican losses in the midterms? Dennis Prager argues that many Americans elevated Trump to Superman status, and that Trump himself helped create those expectations. When he couldn't deliver extraordinary results every week, voters grew disappointed and his approval ratings declined. How much responsibility do political leaders bear for the expectations they create?

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Elections