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White House Aides Sound the Alarm Over Trump’s Big Obsession
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- White House insiders report that President Donald Trump is prioritizing his personal legacy over addressing key issues like the economy and the conflict with Iran ahead of the midterm elections.
- Trump is focusing on vanity projects to cement his historical significance, frustrating aides who want him to concentrate on helping Republicans maintain control of Congress.
- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich described Trump as a president who thinks on a historic scale and is deeply concerned with how he is perceived.
- Trump's midterm strategy involves promoting his own achievements through commercials despite low approval ratings, causing tension within the Republican Party.
- His focus on unpopular initiatives, such as renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” risks further damaging his approval and the GOP's electoral prospects.
