Financial Times: “Even in the face of relatively lackluster approval ratings and a vulnerable economy, and with midterm elections little more than a year away, Trump is willing to risk the perception that he is exceeding his powers and overplaying his hand — almost on a daily basis — in order to galvanize his devoted base of rightwing and conservative voters.”
“In an era where social media and vibes are driving so much of public life, Trump seems to be betting that if he can keep dominating the nation’s attention, this will allow him to defy conventional political gravity.”
