Op-ed contributor

It’s been seven months since President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term.

He has pushed sweeping changes on the country, claiming to have a mandate (a curious claim, with only 32% of voting-eligible adults casting a ballot for him).

Having lived half my life in Michigan, I often find myself wondering how the Mitten State is faring under Trump 2.0. I keep coming to the same conclusion: not well.

Hardest hit are rural and remote communities, which voted overwhelmingly for Trump . To illustrate, look at the latest developments in health care, economics and the news.

Driving down health

Trump signed what he dubbed the “big beautiful bill” on July 4, 2025. Don’t let the fanfare fool you: this law is not good for Michigan’s health. Because of the Medicaid

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