Why Trump’s strength is illusory

The Times released a new poll this week showing that Donald Trump is ahead of Joe Biden in five crucial swing states, and that he’s leading because of monumental upheavals within the president’s coalition.

The popular takeaway Monday was that Trump is a strong candidate, because of adverse reactions among Democratic voters to the president’s economic policies and approach to the Israel-Hamas war.

Trump is weak, though.

The Times poll shows it.

To be sure, the numbers are what they are.