Trump Battles Fox News, Slips in Latest Poll
In the latest political drama unfolding, former President Donald Trump finds himself in a precarious position. According to a recent Fox News poll, he has fallen two points behind his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, in the 2024 presidential race. This reversal comes as a significant blow to Trump's campaign, which has been marred by his conviction in a high-profile hush money trial in New York last month.
Unfazed by the poll results, Trump has lashed out at the conservative network, claiming that "nobody can ever trust Fox News" as long as former GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan remains on the network's board of directors. The former president went so far as to call Ryan a "lightweight" and a "very disloyal person," urging Fox News owners Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch to "get that dog off your board."
This latest outburst is indicative of Trump's ongoing struggle to maintain his grip on the Republican party. As the battle for the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination intensifies, the former president's actions and rhetoric have come under increasing scrutiny. The revelation that he still believed he had foreign policy powers after leaving the White House has only added to the concerns about his mental acuity and grasp of reality.
Meanwhile, the race for Trump's running mate continues to heat up, with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum raising eyebrows by claiming that America is a "dictatorship" under Biden. This statement is likely an attempt to curry favor with the former president and his supporters, who have long been critical of the current administration.
As the Republican National Convention approaches, the stakes are higher than ever for Trump and his allies. The former president is expected to announce his running mate at the event, which is scheduled to take place in the "horrible" city of Milwaukee, according to Trump's own description.
