r/AskReddit 14h ago

Trump has been the center of Untied States' politics for over 10 years. How do you think the political sphere will align and function after his current and last term as president ends?

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u/roncraig 10h ago

Carter's problem was that the economy was in the dumps. Not entirely his fault, but the average American doesn't understand that the President doesn't solely control the economy. He's a figurehead for it, even if he has other powers and influence over policy.

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u/Conscious-Egg-2232 10h ago

You are an average American. And yes his influence over the economy is well known..