Trump's confrontational stance on cities threatens national progress

Donald Trump's confrontational approach towards urban centers and their vital systems poses risks beyond city limits, potentially impacting the entire nation. According to UCLA Law professor Jonathan Zasloff, Trump's national political style—characterized by heightened polarization—undermines local governments' efforts to tackle urgent challenges such as affordable housing, transportation, and infrastructure. Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed, noting Trump's background as a developer, suggests that the President should support urban growth and development rather than hinder it.