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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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[–] [email protected] 56 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He is surprised that he's getting bad press. That's how stupid Trump is. Not only does he think the things he's doing are good ideas, he legitimately thinks people will actually praise him for doing it.

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 week ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Those are bots. The majority of MAGA supporters probably don't even remember their account passwords.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I wish I could believe this. I've made the mistake of engaging with them on MSN and it's a full blown Jonestown style cult. They are ready to lose everything for Trump.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I don't have the link, but I read somewhere that this was actually part of the Project 2025 plan, to use sockpuppet accounts and bots to drown online discourse and prevent anyone messaging that hurts the movement from picking up steam and going viral. (Althougj the strategy is probably different on platforms they control, like Twitter and maybe Reddit)

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 week ago (4 children)

How does this old ass dude have so much goddamn energy? I am in my PRIME and I need naps.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Stimulants. Where do you think Jr. gets it from?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

How do I get some and what are they called? 🤣

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Most likely ADHD meds. They will keep you up and running for awhile. He will eventually fall to time though, like we all do.

"Nothing fucks you harder than time." -Davos Seaworth

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

speed, some guy called "Squigz" who you can find under the bridge after 10pm every night.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Squigz is in charge of US drug policy now.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I thought that was Leon's dealer?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (2 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...

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago (4 children)

I will now gaze wistfully into the near distance and contemplate life under the more competent evil.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

More competent but significantly less likeable for the bade. Trump slides by with what passes as charisma to stupid people, but vance is such a bitch that I can't imagine them rallying around him.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I hear that, but would also consider the monied interests would like more stability, and would ease the rallying behind Vance... probably.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 week ago (2 children)

After reading the article I found it quite amusing the fact he is disappointed his allies have not supported him

That’s how the rest of the world feels

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Especially since in his case “support” means unconditional loyalty and subservience.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

It's surprising how few supporters you get when they aren't allowed to criticise you in any way

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

attempts to end wars in Gaza

huh?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

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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