Trumpian troubles applying leverage in America? (9)

I believe the answer is:

uprisings

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'trumpian troubles' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'leverage in america?' is the wordplay.
'leverage' becomes 'prising' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'america?' becomes 'U.S.' (United States).
'prising' placed into 'us' is 'UPRISINGS'.

'applying' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for uprisings that I've seen before include "Rebellions or mutinies" , "Rebellious moves" , "Revolts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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