US at 250: New Democratic wing rises as Trump’s orders spark backlash

As the United States prepares to mark 250 years as a nation, a new political force is emerging within the Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani represents this rising wing, according to political experts. Recent Supreme Court rulings have pushed the country into “uncharted territory,” says Fanny Lauby, Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. She notes an “expansion of the presidency at the expense of the powers of Congress and checks & balances in general.” At the same time, former President Donald Trump faces widespread criticism over a series of unpopular executive orders. His hardline immigration policy has drawn backlash both at home and abroad. Professor Lauby explains that most Americans can personally relate to immigration. This connection, she says, shapes public opinion on the issue.