DW NewsWar in Iran, growing fractures within the MAGA movement, and the electoral defeat of a key ally in Europe — Donald Trump is facing mounting political pressure.
The conflict with Iran has shaken global markets and is increasingly alienating parts of Trump’s most loyal supporter base. Controversy has intensified following a public clash with the Pope and an AI‑generated image Trump shared — and later deleted — that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ.
The backlash from religious voter groups has been swift and severe. With crucial elements of his political base at risk, questions are rising about Trump’s long‑term future. After Viktor Orbán’s crushing election defeat, analysts are drawing striking parallels between the Hungarian leader and his longtime ally in the United States. On To the Point, we ask: Trump’s Iran trap — is the US president fueling his own downfall? Watch the full discussion, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for sharp analysis and global perspective. Our Guests: Erik Kirschbaum, LA Times Malte Lehming, Tagesspiegel Vendeline von Bredow, Economist
