My Prediction for 2026

 Having posted my New Year's resolution for 2026 (living life to the fullest as long as possible), I also have a prediction I would like to share.

Concerning my frequent criticisms of Donald Trump over the past few years, I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel. So, my prediction for this year is that we will begin to see the end of Trump's autocracy and the demise of MAGA as a major political force. I base this on the fact that we have midterm elections in November. I not only predict Democratic victories in House and Senate races. I also envision MAGA folks growing increasingly frustrated over broken promises from the Trump Administration.

From what I have analyzed, most adherents to MAGA are low to middle-class Americans, with a few wealthy individuals stirring the pot. I have to believe that MAGA folks are feeling the economic pinch at grocery stores, and they are seeing their health insurance rates skyrocket. In consideration of these factors, in addition to Trump's broken promises and pattern of lies, I strongly believe most Americans will be voting for a different path in Novemer. Concerning the 2028 presidential election, I am confident most Americans will be fed up with the Trump Administration by then, and the GOP heir apparent candidate, JD Vance, would simply be an extension of Trump. So, there is a basis of hope in November and in 2028.

We are living in dark times both in the U.S. and around the world. However, I have reason to hope, at least for a strong possibility of change in the political climate in the U.S. I have to compare Donald Trump to a locomotive running out of steam. Hopefully, JD Vance is the caboose on this train, with no path to move forward in 2028.