Democrats are failing against Trump. We need a new generation in 2026 | Alexandra Rojas

theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

The Democratic leadership has abandoned opposition to Trump, prioritizing his interests over national sovereignty and civil liberties, allowing his supporters to undermine the economy and target immigrants while ignoring their legal detention. This lack of resistance, driven by campaign promises and policy support from figures like Trump and Elon Musk, has eroded public trust in Democrats, who now find themselves polling at historic lows. Americans demand sweeping change but face a DC elite that remains complicit with wealthy interests, leaving the path to meaningful reform unclear until they reorganize their ranks with progressive leaders capable of genuine transformation.