When Donald Trump takes office at noon today, he’ll be at the zenith of his political power. But the clock will also immediately start ticking on his second — and final — term.
Trump returns to the White House riding one of the most stunning comebacks in American history, defying political gravity by surviving 34 felony convictions, two assassination attempts, and three investigations.
At the same time, he can only bank on as few as two years to deliver on a litany of promises.
If Republicans lose power in the 2026 midterms, as history and Trump’s own 2018 midterm performance ...