The Trump administration’s decision to separate children from parents at the U.S. border sparked outrage — even among many Republicans — like few other events since President Trump was sworn into office. The public, the press, Democrats and even congressional Republicans all lined up against the administration on the issue. The outcry was so strong it forced Trump to reverse the policy that had led to the seperations.
But the political news cycle moves fast these days. New outrages beg for attention. And as the administration worked to return children to their families ahead of today’s court-ordered deadline, political observers could be forgiven for wondering whether all this furor would have a lasting effect on Trump’s standing.
So … has it? CONT.
Janie Velencia, FiveThirtyEight