Key Takeaways:
- Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson warns that Donald Trump is using desperate tactics to distract from MAGA’s internal chaos.
- Trump’s team pushed out Elon Musk after he criticized a major spending bill.
- Trump is using strategies from his late mentor Roy Cohn to divert attention from his problems.
- Wilson says Trump’s followers are starting to notice something is wrong.
Trump’s Desperate Playbook Exposed
Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson says Donald Trump is in trouble. Trump’s MAGA movement is falling apart, and he’s using old tricks to hide it. Wilson claims Trump is following the “Roy Cohn Distraction Playbook,” named after Trump’s controversial mentor, Roy Cohn. Cohn was known for his ruthless tactics and ability to create distractions.
The Fallout with Elon Musk
One of the biggest signs of Trump’s trouble is his recent clash with Elon Musk. Musk, who was advising Trump as a “special government employee,” was pushed out by Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Wilson calls this the start of the “MAGA civil war.”
After leaving, Musk criticized Trump’s new spending bill. He called it a “disgusting abomination” that will add $2.4 trillion to the national debt. Trump, known for his quick Twitter replies, stayed silent publicly. Privately, he reportedly lashed out at Musk in the Oval Office.
Trump’s Distraction Tactics
Wilson points out that Trump is using distractions to avoid talking about his real problems. For example:
- Travel Ban Reboot: Trump brought back a travel ban targeting mostly non-white countries. Critics say it’s meant to distract from his other issues.
- Biden Probe: Trump is pushing for investigations into President Biden. Wilson calls this a “transparent media manipulation.”
- Economic Worries: The economy is struggling, and many fear a recession. Trump isn’t addressing this head-on.
The Bigger Picture
Wilson paints a grim picture of Trump’s situation. He says Trump is dealing with:
- A feud with one of the world’s richest men (Musk).
- A massive spending bill that’s causing backlash.
- Global tensions where Trump seems out of control.
- An economy on the brink of recession.
- A nuclear crisis partly caused by Trump’s actions.
“Any one of these would be a problem,” Wilson writes. “Together, they’re a mess that even Trump can’t fix with his usual tricks.”
The MAGA Movement’s Crisis
Wilson believes Trump’s followers are starting to notice something is wrong. He says, “The distance between reality and Trump is widening. Even his most loyal supporters know something is deeply wrong.”
Wilson compares Trump’s situation to a “shambling corpse,” with political vultures circling, waiting to see if there’s anything left to save.
What’s Next?
As Trump’s problems pile up, one thing is clear: the MAGA movement is in crisis. With key allies like Musk turning against him and his own team struggling to keep up, Trump’s ability to lead is being questioned.
Wilson’s warning is blunt: Trump’s tactics might not be enough to save him this time. The question now is, how bad will things get before it’s over?
Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to unfold.