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.
Yes, unironically.
For those not aware:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Gaza_war_ceasefire
Sabotaging peace deals on conflicts that are causing Democrats grief is a standard Republican play.
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/08/06/nixon-vietnam-candidate-conspired-with-foreign-power-win-election-215461/
https://newrepublic.com/article/172324/its-settled-reagan-campaign-delayed-release-iranian-hostages
Trump very clearly though it was his turn to play rat-fucking war criminal, but he doesn’t understand that every other leader thinks he’s a joke.