Trump's Golf Obsession Raises Concerns Among Aides as Campaign Momentum Slips

Donald Trump's campaign team is reportedly growing anxious as the former president spends more time on the golf course and less on the campaign trail. According to insiders, Trump's focus has shifted to criticizing Kamala Harris's presidential bid rather than actively campaigning, leading to concerns that the election might be slipping away.

Since the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the subsequent swap of Joe Biden for Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate, Trump’s behavior has raised alarms among his aides. The DNC's online impact outshined the Republican National Convention (RNC), which has reportedly frustrated Trump, especially as polls show him trailing behind Harris, who now leads nationally with 49% of the vote.

Trump’s aides are struggling to get him back on track after he spent the post-DNC period at his Bedminster estate, mostly on the golf course. Reports from The Washington Post suggest that Trump’s obsession with the media portrayal of his campaign, along with his frequent grumbling about Harris, has led to a lackluster approach to his own campaign. The situation is further complicated by his apparent irritation over being depicted as less hardworking than his opponents.

The former president’s fixation on Harris has led to moments of public ridicule, including a recent incident where Fox News cut off his call after he ranted about her for ten minutes. Critics on social media have taken note, with many questioning whether Trump is even trying to win the election at this point.

Former Trump aides, like Alyssa Farah Griffin, have voiced their concerns, pointing out that Trump’s current behavior, including his frequent golfing and weak attacks on Harris, indicates that he may have lost his previous campaign drive. As the election approaches, the question remains whether Trump can regain his momentum or if his campaign will continue to falter.