Donald Trump’s former national security adviser has pinpointed a potential “huge setback” for the US President in months.
Last night, the President hailed a “turnaround for the ages” under his rule during the annual State of the Union address at the US Capitol.
The annual speech, traditionally used by presidents to outline their agenda for the year ahead, was boycotted by almost 40 Democrat lawmakers, including New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
At a lengthy 147 minutes long, Mr Trump declared America “is back”.
Joining GB News this afternoon to give his verdict on the address, John Bolton said: “From his point of view, he didn’t make any serious mistakes, which is always good.
“Anytime an American President talks that long, he’s going to lose his audience,” the adviser added, referring to the staggering length of the speech.
He continued: “But he started off the right way, brought in the gold medal winning men’s hockey team. He gave out some Congressional Medals of Honor.
“He wasn’t as insulting as he could have been – even to his opponents. So I don’t think he did himself any damage last night.”
JOhn Bolton told GB News Donald Trump dodged making any ‘serious mistakes’ in his annual address
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Equally, his former aide admitted he doubted “he did himself much good” considering the polarisation within US politics at the moment.
“But we’ll see. As the polls indicate, everybody’s obviously focused on the November election,” he added.
“It looks like the Democrats will take control of at least one House of Congress, which would be a huge setback for the Trump presidency.”
In agreement, host Tom Harwood weighed in, claiming the “clock is ticking on the President’s ability to get things done”.
Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address yesterday
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“Will he be a lame duck? I suppose that’s to be seen,” he wondered.
When voters were asked which party they would back on that day, YouGov pollsters worked out 45 per cent back Democrats, while 41 per cent backed the sitting Republicans.
Meanwhile, an Ipsos poll for Washington Post and ABC News put the President on 60 per cent negative approval rating, with his approval on 39 per cent.
Some 47 per cent claimed they “strongly” disapprove of the businessman-turned-politician.
Mr Trump’s lowest rating is in relation to inflation, with 32 per cent approving of how he has handled the issue, clobbering US citizens.
On the economy more widely, 41 per cent approve of the way the President has managed the issue.
And, during a midterm election for the presidency, it is common practice for the House of Congress to swing in the opposite direction.
The mid-term election is due to take place on November 3, 2026.
