Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things

Jonathan Lemire: “Trump has never been much for resets. But right now, despite the political peril his party faces, instead of recalibrating he is doubling down…”

“Trump has always trusted his gut, and his unorthodox political instincts led to one of the most unlikely victories in American politics in 2016 and then, eight years later, its most improbable comeback. He and his White House continue to preach confidence. But will he be proved wrong this time?”