Jan Appling Secretary | DeKalb County Republican Party
Jan Appling Secretary | DeKalb County Republican Party
During a recent episode of his '2Way' program, journalist Mark Halperin expressed surprise at the achievements of President Donald Trump during his second term. Halperin likened Trump's progress to that of a football player running unopposed toward the end zone.
Halperin suggested that Trump's second term might overshadow the Reagan Revolution, highlighting what he perceives as the Democrats' inability to counteract Trump's agenda.
On his podcast, Halperin stated: "I’m paid to not be baffled or speechless. That’s been my job. I’m baffled and somewhat speechless." He reflected on his extensive career covering major events such as presidential campaigns and significant trials but found nothing comparable to the current political climate.
He further commented on the potential historical impact: "And I think on that score, based on the early returns here after a couple weeks, this turns the Reagan Revolution [into] a joke."
A video clip from Halperin's discussion was shared by Jason Cohen on Twitter, where Halperin reiterated his astonishment at both Democratic and media responses to Trump's actions in office.
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