Voters in Wisconsin, Yesterday
Two state elections reveal much about Trump
Two states held pivotal elections yesterday that may shed light on the American public’s sentiment towards President Trump after his return to office 10 weeks ago. In Wisconsin, a fiercely contested race for a State Supreme Court seat has transformed into a de facto referendum on Elon Musk’s influence in politics. The billionaire entrepreneur, who is spearheading the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives, along with affiliated groups, has poured over $25 million to back a conservative candidate. Musk’s involvement has made him a highly divisive figure among Wisconsin voters, many of whom expressed a desire for him to steer clear of their local affairs.
“Most statewide races here are typically very close,” noted my colleague Reid Epstein, who is on the ground covering the election in Wisconsin. “However, what this race has never seen before is a single political benefactor wielding such substantial influence over one candidate.”
Meanwhile, in Florida, where Trump enjoys a solid base of support, one of the two elections for seats in the House of Representatives has unexpectedly turned into a nail-biter for Republicans. Although Democrats anticipate a loss, they are closely monitoring the situation for any indicators that their party might be gaining momentum.
For the latest results from both Florida and Wisconsin, check here.
More on Trump
- Trump has finalized a sweeping plan for “reciprocal” tariffs, which are anticipated to be implemented today, according to the White House press secretary.
- There are signs that Trump is becoming increasingly concerned that his forthcoming “Liberation Day” tariffs could turn public sentiment against him.
- “We are helpless”: Trump’s tariffs are adversely affecting business for manufacturers in China.
- The Trump administration acknowledged an “administrative error” after deporting a man who was in the U.S. legally to El Salvador, where he faced imprisonment.
- Senator Cory Booker has been speaking for over 20 hours in the Senate to draw attention to what he describes as a “crisis” unfolding in the U.S. under Trump’s leadership.
- Stay updated with a timeline tracking Trump’s actions since he assumed office.
A convoy carried the bodies of rescue workers for burial in Gaza on Monday. Credit…Abdel Kareem Hana/Associated Press
