Trump lashes out as his power wanes
The gist
The Guardian reported Trump lashing out as his power wanes, 43 days before the midterms.
The piece frames a widening gap between his self-image and his actual influence.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2026Axios' Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen described Trump's state of mind, saying time, power and support wane for all lame-duck presidents but it is new for Trump. Axios also reported that Trump's press ban is an example of his worst impulses when he feels most powerless, which scares his advisors and confidants.
- Sep 22, 2026Trump attended the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City.
- Sep 25, 2026The Guardian published an article titled 'The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets': Trump lashes out as his power wanes.