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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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[–] lack@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

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

[–] firebyte@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago (7 children)

What are the chances of him being booted out via 25th Amendment in the next six months?

It might buy JD just enough time to prevent the Republicans being utterly wiped out in the mid-terms...

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[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

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.

[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago

The voices in his dementia-addled brain don't count as "friends".

[–] Critical_Thinker@lemm.ee 10 points 6 days ago

"Everything is everyone else's fault! Why can't everyone see that my way is better for me and my interests?!?!?!"

Sorry donnie, we do see it.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 7 points 6 days ago

not according to putin, its working as intended.

[–] ScrambledEggs@lazysoci.al 8 points 6 days ago

"friends" you keep using this word but I'm not sure you know what it means.

People close to him have stated they loathe him. What they love is money and power. Nobody that knows him truly cares about him.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 5 days ago
[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago

Obviously nonsense. He doesn't have any friends.

[–] quoll@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

attempts to end wars in Gaza

huh?

[–] Natanael@infosec.pub 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

He probably told Netanyahu to please stop it, it's hurting my PR now, and was shocked when he said no

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.

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