Economic Policy
Op-Ed: If Trump Wants a Deal With Democrats, Here’s Where to Start
November 10, 2026 Array
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad penned an op-ed for The Root on legislative proposals President Donald Trump can utilize to end his term in compromise with the Democrats and address voters’ affordability concerns.
From the op-ed: “If the president is willing to end his term with successful legislation that is a compromise between him and the Democrats, here is where he should start. Three reforms address the affordability concerns voters sent to Washington, and each could draw support across party lines.”
Click here to read the op-ed.

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