White House insiders warn Trump’s distraction threatens Republican midterm prospects

Internal White House sources have disclosed that President Trump is "extremely distracted," struggling to stay on topic, especially regarding the economy that voters prioritize. Alyssa Farah Griffin, who served as strategic communications director in Trump’s first term, told one outlet that advisers repeatedly urge him to focus on economic matters, but he continues to discuss unrelated issues. Staff members warn his lack of focus could lead to a disastrous midterm outcome for Republicans, predicting the House will likely flip to Democrats.

One outlet's poll released the same day shows Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 34%, the lowest since the Capitol riots, and about 66% of respondents say his policies have worsened economic conditions. Despite Trump’s repeated claims that "affordability" is a Democratic invention, one outlet data shows grocery and gas prices have risen sharply during his second term, pushing consumer sentiment to historic lows.