‘What Competency Looks Like’ [WATCH]

President Donald Trump has received praise for his active approach during his first week in office, contrasting sharply with critiques of the previous administration’s efforts.

At the same time, former Obama aides have expressed concern about Democratic Party strategies and the impact of population shifts from blue to red states on future elections.

Allison Huynh, a former fundraiser for President Barack Obama, appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle on Friday, where she highlighted President Trump’s busy schedule during his first week in office.

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Huynh noted his hands-on approach to addressing national disasters, including his visits to North Carolina and California on Friday.

“This morning he was in DC. Then he flew to North Carolina to visit the devastation from the hurricanes. Then he flew on Air Force One to LAX, took Marine One to the Palisades to talk to the victims of this awful biblical fire,” Huynh said.

“I don’t remember Biden doing this.”

Trump began the day in North Carolina, where he assessed the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck the region in October.

He then traveled to Los Angeles, where he met with victims of recent wildfires in the Pacific Palisades. During his visit, he spoke with first responders and residents affected by the disaster.

Huynh commended Trump’s efficiency, noting that he immediately signed more than 200 executive actions within his first 12 hours as president.

“This is what competency looks like,” she said.

“People are shocked at how much he’s getting done.”

On the same day, former Obama aides Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau discussed challenges facing the Democratic Party on their podcast, Pod Save America.

They pointed to population shifts from blue to red states and declining support from key Democratic voter groups as significant obstacles for the party.

Texas and Florida are projected to gain four congressional seats by 2030, while California is expected to lose four, and New York could lose two, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

These changes, coupled with declining Democratic support among Latino voters, black voters, and young people, have raised concerns about the party’s ability to compete in future elections.

“We have bled massively with the most core parts of our coalition — Latino voters, black voters, young people — and that is an ongoing trend,” Pfeiffer said.

He called on Democrats to rethink how they communicate with voters. “What are we going to do that’s different than before?”

Pfeiffer also warned about the long-term implications of these trends.

“Take a look at what the 2032 electoral map’s going to look like. Once you do that, you’re going to realize that we have massive work to do to reconfigure our coalition,” he added.

Favreau echoed this concern, citing census data showing significant population losses in traditionally blue states.

California lost approximately 500,000 residents between April 2020 and July 2022, while New York experienced a net loss of over 100,000 people between July 2022 and July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

President Trump’s improved support among Latino voters, black men, and young people in the 2024 election contributed to his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump’s approval rating currently stands at 47%, six points higher than his disapproval rating, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The combination of Trump’s proactive approach in his first week and the Democratic Party’s internal challenges puts the shifting dynamics of the political landscape front and center.

As Trump continues to prioritize disaster recovery and fulfill campaign promises, Democrats face increasing pressure to address the issues affecting their voter base and adapt to changing demographic trends.

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