The Daily Inside the Three Worst Weeks of Trump’s Campaign
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Aug 12, 2024 Jonathan Swan, a political reporter for The New York Times, dives into the tumultuous weeks of Donald Trump's campaign after President Biden's surprise decision not to seek re-election. He reveals Trump's struggle to adapt to the new competitive landscape with Kamala Harris and discusses the chaos following the Republican National Convention. Swan highlights Trump's misguided press conference and the campaign's tactics to undermine Harris's credibility. With ongoing turmoil, including an assassination attempt and external hacking threats, Trump remains defiantly committed amid the shifting political storm.
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Overconfidence at the Convention
- Trump's team felt overly confident at the Republican National Convention.
- They believed Biden had no chance of winning.
Biden's Exit Changed Everything
- Biden dropping out changed the race's dynamics significantly for Trump.
- The Trump campaign's prior strategies and spending became obsolete.
Trump's Feelings of Betrayal
- Trump was blindsided by Biden dropping out and feels Democrats stole the election.
- He views Harris replacing Biden as a pre-emptive theft similar to his 2020 claims.