Summary

Seventy days into his second term, Donald Trump faces growing internal turmoil and public backlash. Allies report he’s making late-night angry calls, upset over negative press and policy setbacks.

The “Signalgate” scandal and GOP resistance to new tariffs have shaken his administration. Trump blames National Security Adviser Mike Waltz for a messaging blunder and resents criticism of his deportation efforts.

His attempts to end wars in Gaza and Ukraine have faltered.

Republicans fear economic fallout from his trade policies, raising concerns about recession and inflation.

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    Trump doesn’t have friends; he has lackeys and people who want to gain something by getting in his favor. Others follow and agree with him out of fear of retaliation.

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    What negative press? His supporters are all in. They’re brigading every online message board and spamming about how this is great for the country.

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    Fred Trump’s dementia is the gift he gave his son Donald and the American people. Seriously outside of a couple people that whole family is a net drain on humanity

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    All he must do is explain the logic behind the decision using real economic concepts and theories. We’re all keenly aware of why he isn’t doing that.

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    He has two options: 1) Stop doing stupid shit, or 2) Destroy the media, replace it with propaganda outlets.

    Guess which one he’ll do.

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    The orange cunt would have an aneurysm if only the “Press” actually treated him fairly. Instead they sane wash his bullshit, and tiptoe around him without ever using the words “Liar”, “convicted felon” or “rapist”… The press have never treated anyone so favorably, and still he whines and cries like a stuck little pig. He gets $1 billion free publicity every single day. Fuck him with a cactus. No lube ! Edit: And fuck the press! They are responsible for Drumpf!

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    I’m supposing this dumbfuck really thought he was going to get praise for this?

    The problem is that he’s been safely ensconced in a bubble his entire fucking life. He’s Patient Zero when it comes to rich white failsons failing upwards, FFS.

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      yeah some progressive senator/rep was saying this was actually 10d chess on trump’s part to extract concessions from industries in exchange for tariff relief, and, maybe, but also, you know, there is the other explanation

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        this was actually 10d chess on trump’s part to extract concessions

        It’s called a shakedown. Instead of actually talking to someone, start by threatening them then extract concessions. Best deal maker ever

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      It’s not like he really does anything except golfs, eats McDonald’s, possibly gropes or sexually assaults young girls (some habits are hard to break - grab them by the pussy right?). He doesn’t read, doesn’t think - he basically signs whatever heritage foundation and his rich friends put in front of him to sign.