The first appropriations bill since 2019 passed last week in the House with some Democrats joining Republicans to get it through. Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss this and other headlines out of D.C.
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Over the course of his second term, President Trump has communicated differently from every president before him. The long term question is if this will fundamentally change the presidency in a new era of communications.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighs in on President Trump’s communication style during his second presidency in the Associated Press.
Some Republicans are concerned they could be erasing their gains with young voters, a blue-leaning demographic that President Trump made significant inroads with in 2024.
Recent polling has shown young voters overwhelmingly disapproving of Trump and the GOP amid increasing anxiety over the state of the economy, while young people played a big role in helping Democrats win in 2025’s off-year races.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts in The Hill on how Republicans can rebuild trust with young voters.
As this midterm year kicks off, Republicans will need to be unified to keep their majority in Congress. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean spoke with NPR’s Michel Martin about Republican legislative priorities and challenges ahead of the midterms.
ROKK Partner and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean joined Fox News to discuss the first Epstein file release and the bipartisan frustration over heavy redactions. He also commented on affordability, and the need for President Trump to remain on message and continue offering solutions for people not yet feeling the benefits of his signature legislation.
Combined, these two topics are related to credibility and transparency, and how the American people will place an emphasis on them in 2026.
With only a few days left in the legislative session for this year, ACA tax credits–and the inability to compromise–is top of mind for lawmakers. Additionally, President Trump is set to address the American people, but his speaking points are still a mystery. Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss this and more.
With only 11 months until 2026’s midterm elections, the messaging focus has shifted to affordability. The recent off-year elections are both a proof point: Democrats are campaigning on just that, and succeeding where Trump won in 2024.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts in the Financial Times on what Republicans and President Trump need to focus on for the midterms.
As the year comes to a close and midterms are in the near future, both parties are setting their strategies for the new year. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined The Julie Mason Show to share his thoughts on this and more.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined BBC News’ ‘The Context’ to discuss the Netflix-Paramount takeover battle of Warner Bros. Discovery, the status of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations and the $12 billion U.S. aid package for American farmers.
President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have a much-anticipated meeting in the Oval Office. Democratic strategist and Partner Kristen Hawn shared her thoughts on the meeting and what Democrats will need to work towards to pull ahead in the midterm elections on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.