The Economist – Where would they take America?
The front page of The Economist asks where a Donald Trump and JD Vance government would take the United States. “The anti-globalist MAGA enthusiast is more consequential than the average veep pick.”
The paper looks at the last few weeks through the lens of US politics, with growing calls for Joe Biden to step down, the assassination attempt of Donald Trump and what the future could hold for the US.
“Yes, any effect on the polls may be temporary. America is so partisan that the nominees have a reinforced concrete ceiling. The conciliatory mood of both parties will fade, too. However, some effects of the shooting and its aftermath may last.”