A couple of Trump advisers told me, somewhat implausibly, that the former president is not watching the Democratic National Convention because he does not want to witness a Democratic Party “infomercial” ahead of Kamala Harris’s speech on Thursday.
However, a top campaign insider confirms—in an anonymous manner—that Trump is aware of and displeased with the criticism directed at him.
According to one associate who interacts with the former president once a week, Trump will win in November provided he keeps his platform focused on the issues of crime, the border, and the economy.
This week, it seemed feasible at first. Trump planned several events, including ones in Pennsylvania, Michigan.
But in Chicago, where anti-Trump speeches are being given night after night, sticking to your theme has become impossible. Furthermore, his followers tell him they don’t want it at all.
The event on Wednesday in North Carolina was classic Trump, and it turned into a critique of the tactics used by his own team. They always tell me, ‘Sir, just stick to policy; don’t get personal,’ but these folks, the Democrats, are being personal all night long. Do I still have to follow the rules?” Trump enquired.
