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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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[–] TomMasz@lemmy.world 154 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 79 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You forgot #3, do something else crazy to try and distract from this failure. But #2 is definitely in the cards as well.

[–] ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com 25 points 1 week ago (8 children)

#2 is happening, but it's too hard for Trump - fortunately for him there are people with their own agendas to do it for him. #3 is his only move because he can't conceive of a better strategy.

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[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 142 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh, to be a ketchup stain on the wall...

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 52 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

It's probably like this downfall scene, except with dementia and pants-shitting.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 129 points 1 week ago (15 children)

The fact that McHitler hasn't stroked out by now is all the proof I really need to say that there is no god directing all this shit.

[–] Crikeste@lemm.ee 34 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Around 13,000 children under the age of 5 die every day. I’d love to see god explain that lol

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 28 points 1 week ago

Lucifer: I'm not in the business of murdering innocent children. That's God's jurisdiction.

- The Devil's Carnival

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[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Been thinking about that myself, with my shitty religious upbringing. This is what god wants. And, if you're Jewish and you've at least heard the phrase "god's chosen people," I just wonder how you square that with one of the worst people to live having killed 6 million of them. God was really looking out for the chosen people that day, let me tell ya...

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[–] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 101 points 1 week ago (3 children)

And the media is playing softball with him. This is the media not calling him out on all his bullshit.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago

Exactly. If we actually had a real oppositional "liberal media", they'd be tearing this asshat a new one for his dumbfuckery.

[–] futatorius@lemm.ee 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The owners of the media are not on our side.

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[–] Tungsten5@lemm.ee 15 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I thought he would’ve been impeached by now. I am a bit surprised he hasn’t been.

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[–] drhodl@lemmy.world 94 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (9 children)

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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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 74 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Who knew that hiring people based on how much they suck up to you would mean that everyone on your team (including yourself) is incompetent?

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 65 points 1 week ago (7 children)

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

What plans? He's not even tried to do either one in even a meaningless, symbolic way.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 30 points 1 week ago

I'm so fucking tired of the incessant sane-washing. Just constant gaslighting from all sides to make me feel crazy for freaking out about this shit. I'm sick of it

[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For real, what a braindead (at best) thing to say. His attempts to ethnically cleanse Palestine and build resorts on the coast, and his attempts to steal mineral wealth from Ukraine while under brutal attack by Russia, those attempts have faltered? Yeah, thankfully they have, I'm sure he's still trying though.

I'm so tired of all the "reasonable language" used for this administration. It just amounts to flat out lying to avoid upsetting the very worst fucking people. Again - at best - that's me being charitable, there are even worse motivations than that of course.

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[–] drhodl@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago

Be fair. He tried nothing and is all out of ideas.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 15 points 1 week ago

Well he did yell at Zelensky?

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[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 62 points 1 week ago (4 children)

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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[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 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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[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 50 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It will end up like brexit. Most people who voted for him will stay in the sect no matter what. When enough people finally switch to hand power back to the democrats it will be too late to simply reverse most of what Trump did and slow rebuilding will start. If Democrats elect competent leaders they will actually fix things. If not they will just continue working with what Trump left for them (like with Starmer)

[–] OnASnowyEvening@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

and slow rebuilding will start.

And then Democratic voters will get complacent, or get all pissy about how their pet project for change isn't getting enough attention fast enough, and not vote the next time leading to a Republican getting back in office BECAUSE SURELY THAT WILL HELP THEIR FUCKING PRECIOUS INTERESTS. It worked out so~ well this past Fall, didn't it? Nothing at all~ to be concerned about, worried about, uncertain about, or terrified about now.

If Democrats elect competent leaders

Pelosi and Schumer, and all their fanbois (people listening to them even when they aren't in office), would need to go.

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[–] ploot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 48 points 1 week ago (2 children)

This is just how he is. He did the same in his first term. If you took away anger and resentment, he wouldn't have a lot else left in his life.

[–] ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com 32 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I also love how he ran as a reformer candidate, as if we didn't have 4 years of evidence of him accomplishing nothing of value for his voters. Social media and 24/7 news have given us all goldfish memories.

[–] AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world 32 points 1 week ago (4 children)

It breaks my brain that people voted for him to help the economy. Without even getting into how bad conservatives are for the economy, Trump's first term had crazy high inflation, job loss, and economic crashes. Why would his second term miraculously be the solution to fixing the problems he started?

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[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 38 points 1 week ago

That put a smile on my face, thanks :)

[–] kaotic@lemmy.world 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.

[–] Jhuskindle@lemmy.world 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.

[–] Sporkbomber@lemm.ee 24 points 1 week ago (6 children)

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

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[–] Isthisreddit@lemmy.world 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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[–] llamatron@lemmy.world 35 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Will no one rid us of this turbulent moron?

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 34 points 1 week ago

"friends" 🤣

[–] jaxxed@lemmy.ml 32 points 1 week ago (2 children)
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[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 32 points 1 week ago

Thing is, he's not doing anything. He's just riding the train. He doesn't understand or care about the stuff the people around him are doing. He believed them when they said it would make him beloved.

He's just an idiot snake oil salesman.

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 31 points 1 week ago (6 children)

I mean.. Why doesnt he just stop doing things that give him bad press.

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[–] InTheDoghouseAgain@lemm.ee 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

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago

Carry on with the negative press about the fucking neo-Nazi filled GOP. Fuck them.

[–] segabased@lemmy.zip 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The only hope I have is a coup.

Impeachment isn't enough

[–] Perish@lemm.ee 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] wirebeads@lemmy.ca 24 points 1 week ago

Trump blames everyone but Trump.

Take direction from a rapist and you’re bound to get raped.

America; The world will happily move along without you.

Enjoy your reduced airfares to the beautiful Russian city of Siberia in one of Trumps own resorts.

Wonder in amazement on your tour of the potash fields in Belarus as you get a komplimentary Putin Tramp stamp across your backside.

[–] Wilco@lemm.ee 21 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Let the fucker rage. Get that blood pressure up ... one can only hope for a heart attack.

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[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] iridebikes@lemmy.world 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.

[–] gamer@lemm.ee 22 points 1 week ago (11 children)

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

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[–] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago (2 children)

What fucking "friends" does this guy have?

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