Navigating America’s Political Landscape Post-Trump: Reflections by Bret Stephens and Gail Collins
In a thought-provoking exchange, Bret Stephens and Gail Collins delve into the impact of Donald Trump's return to office, triggering a discussion on the diverse emotional responses and challenges faced by Americans in 2025. Stephens initiates the conversation by highlighting the lingering sense of time distortion, equating Trump's one-week tenure to what feels like a decade. He presents three emotional states for consideration: outrage and readiness for battle, disorientation and listlessness, or a fervent desire to delve into literature. Collins, in response, shares her coping mechanism, revealing a struggle to reconcile with the current political reality post-election. She humorously narrates…