Kathrine Frich
Aides say he now blows a fuse with little to no warning.
When the pressure of a top-tier job begins to mount, even the most seasoned leaders can crack.
Long days and endless challenges wear down a person’s patience. Behind the scenes, that building tension often spills over into the daily workplace.
Rising workplace tension
President Donald Trump is reportedly struggling to keep his temper in check. Staff members say the political veteran is growing increasingly unpredictable as challenges multiply inside the Oval Office.
According to the Irish Star White House insiders are painting a picture of wild mood swings. They claim he can still joke around.
But those same aides note he now blows a fuse with little to no warning. This erratic behavior seems tied to a series of high-stakes political problems.
The New York Times previously reported that the president was acting unusually volatile in July. He was trying to manage the Iran conflict. Finding a solution that protected his public image proved difficult.
Thinking about history
Instead of focusing on current crises, his attention appears to be shifting. Aides told the Wall Street Journal late last summer that the president had moved into legacy mode.
CNN also reported that he was hesitant to travel across the country to support weak political candidates. He is reportedly spending less time on immediate economic problems.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich shed light on his longtime friend’s mindset. He told the Wall Street Journal that Trump is “one of the handful of presidents who thinks on an entirely historic scale.”
“He wants to be consequential. He wants this to matter,” Gingrich explained. “He wants to be the kind of president who people say, you know, it mattered that he was president.”
Crashing poll numbers
That desire for a lasting legacy is crashing into harsh reality. A recent survey from the American Research Group shows his overall public approval rating has plummeted to just 29 percent.
This marks the first time his approval has fallen below 30 percent during his time in office. The economic numbers look even worse for the administration.
Nearly 72 percent of surveyed adults believe the nation’s economy is getting worse. Only 26 percent hold a positive view of his financial policies.
These grim statistics arrive alongside a bitter fight with the Federal Reserve. Chair Kevin Warsh recently pushed interest rates higher, directly defying the president who originally nominated him.
Sources: Irish Star, The New York Times, CNN, Wall Street Journal, American Research Group
