How Trump uses "common sense" to make a political point
How Trump uses "common sense" to make a political point  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Wed Oct 22 2025
Description: The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy