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One Thing: Trump Claims He's Winning. Are Americans Buying It?
CNN 5 Things
Dec 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s second term has been norm-busting and extraordinarily consequential, but cracks are starting to form in Trump’s base. As 2025 comes to a close, we take stock of whether his political pull is reaching its limit and how discontent with his policies could shape the midterms. 

For more: Americans have a new thing to worry about: A stuck job market with no quick fix 

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Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin