Associated Press: “He is mired in criminal investigations that could end with indictments. He has been blamed for Republicans’ disappointing performance in the November elections. And while he is now a declared presidential candidate, the six weeks since he announced have been marked by self-inflicted crises. Trump has not held a single campaign event and he barely leaves the confines of his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.”
“Instead of staving off challengers, his potential 2024 rivals appear ever more emboldened. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, fresh off a resounding reelection victory, increasingly is seen as Trump’s most formidable competition.”
“Trump’s subdued campaign announcement has left even former stalwarts wondering whether he is serious about another run for the White House.”
Doyle McManus: This is the last column about Donald Trump you’ll get from me. (Maybe.)
