US Republicans Accused of Gerrymandering Ahead of Midterms

With President Donald Trump's approval ratings below 40%, the Democratic opposition is warned against over-optimism ahead of the US midterm elections. Republicans have taken precautions to avoid losing, including alleged gerrymandering. Trump, who will turn 80 in a few weeks, is described as a master of power, offering his followers belonging through exclusion and proximity to power. The article argues that reducing 'Trumpism' and threats to democracy to Trump alone is too simplistic. During his China trip, Trump was accompanied by billionaires and CEOs; Wall Street and Silicon Valley are thriving under his administration, with stocks booming while ordinary people struggle.