Trump's 80th Year Marked by Frustration and Setbacks
President Donald Trump is facing mounting issues as he approaches his 80th birthday. White House insiders describe him as 'rapidly turning into a cranky old man' due to various setbacks.
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates despite Trump's demands for lower rates, while the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots and a federal judge barred the Kennedy Center from naming the building after him.
Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar turned against Trump, stating that his immigration enforcement has 'gone too far' and betrayed Hispanic voters who helped elect him. Meanwhile, gasoline prices have surged to $4.48 per gallon, a $1.24 increase over last year's prices.
Trump's midterms strategy is also in disarray, with some advisers saying he can still maintain a good mood while others describe his tendency to grow irate quickly. His struggle to find an exit from the Iran conflict has left him increasingly frustrated and prone to abrupt policy changes.