Trump Stays Uncharacteristically Quiet

“President Biden’s disastrous debate performance has persuaded former President Donald JTrump to continue to hold off on naming his running mate for now, prompting another round of speculation — including within his own team — about when he may announce his pick,” the New York Times reports.

“His decision to cede the spotlight to a rival, even temporarily, is a seldom-seen strategy from the attention-driven former president, who has spent a lifetime bending news coverage to his benefit in real estate, on reality television and in national politics.”