A writer who has closely followed Donald Trump said the president may end up making his situation worse because he doesn’t know how to handle problems differently or step back when things are going wrong.
Michael Wolff, who spent time around the White House during Trump’s first term, said on a podcast that several issues are starting to come back into focus after the recent four-day visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. He explained that while Trump may be feeling pleased about the royal visit and the attention it brought, there are deeper problems building around him that are harder to ignore.
Wolff said Trump might not fully understand how serious things are, but he may be starting to realise that all is not well. He added that when Trump faces pressure or criticism, he usually doesn’t change his approach or try to fix the issue in a calm way. Instead, he tends to double down, meaning he pushes even harder in the same direction, even if it is causing more problems. According to Wolff, this pattern could make things even worse in the coming weeks or months.
He also spoke about the ongoing tensions involving Iran, saying the situation continues to frustrate Trump and is putting pressure on the U.S. economy. Even though Trump has publicly claimed that the country is already winning, Wolff suggested that behind the scenes, things are not as stable as they seem. At the same time, there are growing concerns among Republicans, as they could lose control of Congress in the upcoming elections, which would weaken Trump’s political power.
There are also increasing questions about Trump’s health. Reports say the 79-year-old has a condition called chronic venous insufficiency, which makes it harder for blood to flow properly from the legs back to the heart. This has led to visible swelling around his ankles. While this condition is common among older adults, it still adds to the concerns people already have about his physical condition.
It has also been reported that Trump does not exercise often and has, at times, struggled to stay awake during meetings. Observers have noticed bruises on his right hand, which the White House says are caused by frequent handshaking and his long-term use of aspirin. Trump himself has said that he has been taking higher-than-recommended doses of aspirin for many years because of personal beliefs, even though doctors usually advise caution with such habits.
Trump often tries to push back against concerns about his health by talking about cognitive tests he says he has taken. He claims he passed them very well and presents this as proof that he is mentally sharp and capable. He has even said that doing well on these tests is a rare achievement, using it to defend himself against critics.
In response to Wolff’s comments, the White House strongly rejected everything he said. Officials described him as unreliable and accused him of making up stories. They insisted that his claims should not be taken seriously and dismissed his remarks as biased and false.
