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.

  • TheFonz@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Ok, but he’s @satansmaggotycumfart is not totally wrong. People DID sit this out. However, the broader question I have is how fragile the US democratic experiment is. If all it takes for one election cycle for people to sit out, then the flame of democracy was never very strong to begin with. Checks and balances are all but gone at this point…