The Democratic Party’s favorability has hit a historic low, dropping to 29% according to a CNN/SSRS poll conducted March 6-9. Since January 2021, the party has lost 20% of its support, with only 63% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents approving of their own party. An NBC News poll also reported that just 27% of registered voters held a positive view of Democrats, the lowest in the poll’s history.
President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk both criticized South Africa on Friday over its discriminatory economic policies and deepening ties with Iran. Their comments came after a senior member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) met with Iran’s ambassador, defying Trump’s recent executive order condemning South Africa’s relationship with Tehran.
A 28-year-old Indiana man has been arrested for making violent threats against Elon Musk on social media. David Cherry was taken into custody by Indiana State Police on Tuesday after law enforcement in Texas alerted them to the threats.
Political analyst Mark Halperin and former Democratic National Committee official Lindy Li criticized the Democratic Party’s response to President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk during an appearance on “Sunday Report.” Both analysts argued that Democrats are struggling to counter Trump’s agenda and have become fixated on personal attacks rather than policy debates.
Fourteen states have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, arguing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is unconstitutional.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has stirred controversy after posting a speculative social media comment about President Donald Trump’s working relationship with Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance. The remark, made late Tuesday night, quickly drew scrutiny as critics accused Crockett of engaging in baseless conjecture instead of focusing on substantive policy issues.