politics
Trump Doubles Down
The president has spent the past week re-litigating old conflicts.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump continues to pursue perceived vandals of the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool, alleging David Hearn was caught in the act despite prosecutors dropping charges due to installation damage.
- White House officials have asked the Justice Department to consider prosecuting Hearn again, with Trump reportedly pressuring officials after previous dismissals.
- Trump has issued new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court decisions that struck down previous attempts.
- The president is continuing efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending her a letter offering a chance to respond to allegations after a previous firing was overturned.
- Trump's strategy involves doubling down on his agenda regardless of evidence or the odds of victory, as seen in past attempts to brand James Comey as criminal.
- New setbacks, such as an appeals court upholding a block on building a White House ballroom, are met with promises to continue the fight, indicating his persistence.
- Trump's focus on these issues distracts from topics like affordability that may matter more to midterm voters.