Amid a constant stream of headlines and breaking news about the current administration, one thing stands out: the noticeable lack of vocal opposition from political leaders—particularly Democrats, many of whom were outspoken critics of Trump during his 2024 campaign. In this Expert Q&A with Michigan News, political scientist Jonathan Hanson explores why there hasn’t been a coordinated resistance to Trump’s actions and what could shift as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
