Why Trump Won What Comes Next

Charlie Sykes on Why Trump Won—& What Comes Next

Matt Lewis & The News
Mar 6, 2025  Matt Lewis Can't Lose
Matt Lewis welcomes back Charlie Sykes, author of 'To the Contrary' Substack and podcast, to unpack the mind-boggling question: Why did voters choose Donald Trump again in 2024?

From Trump’s unshackled second term to the Democrats’ historic failure to stop him, this episode dives deep into the psychology of Trump voters, the chaos of his 2025 agenda (tariffs, mass deportations, and more), and what Democrats must do to fight back.

Are Trump’s policies sowing the seeds for disaster—or is he unstoppable? Plus, Sykes shares personal insights on staying sane in today’s relentless news cycle.

 Key Topics:

-- Why Trump won again: Voter psychology and Democratic missteps

-- Trump’s 2025 agenda: Tariffs, deportations, and veteran layoffs

-- The end of the post-WWII world order?

-- Democratic strategy: Do they need a rock star to beat Trump?

-- Charlie Sykes on resisting Trump smartly