Ahead of State of the Union, Cracks Appear in Trump Coalition
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Northeastern Pennsylvania's coal region has been a stronghold for Trump supporters, mainly former Democrats who align with his policies on immigration, foreign policy, and trade.
- Many voters in the area, like Tom Ciampi from Wilkes-Barre, express cautious optimism about Trump's economic direction but remain wary of opposition attacks from Democrats.
- Some Trump supporters plan to watch the State of the Union address expecting a recap of accomplishments, while others trust Trump enough not to follow the speech closely.
- Despite overall support, emerging divisions are appearing within Trump's coalition in Luzerne County, with younger voters, Latinos, and newer supporters showing signs of dissatisfaction.
- These cracks suggest potential challenges ahead for Trump's policy agenda and the cohesion of his political
