What Is Trump Doing?

Poll after poll shows that Trump’s presidency is not going well. And he has only himself to blame.

What Is Trump Doing?

TL;DR

  • Trump banned CNN and other media outlets from the White House.
  • This led to a boycott by major U.S. television networks, preventing coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival.
  • The article suggests Trump's impulsive decisions often have unintended negative consequences for him and Republicans.
  • Other examples cited include tariffs, the Iran conflict, public opinion on AI, and expensive vanity projects like a new helipad.
  • These actions are seen as hurting Trump and fellow Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.