Trump won the independents last time, but Hillary still got more votes overall. Actually, the race boils down to the battleground states. Trump needs to hang on to those he won in 2016. He can only afford to lose a few.
The election next Nov. depends on the economy and possible conflicts abroad. The Dem. candidates are all weak and vulnerable, just the way Trump wants them to be. The media is fake and predictable. Lets pray enough people in the swing states see the consequences of more Socialism, more government and less freedom.