UMVA has learned that President Trump has been having a disastrous week, marked by a series of embarrassing backtracks and public rebukes from his own party.
The President's plan to create a $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which would have largely benefited the January 6 rioters he has dubbed "patriots," was met with outrage from GOP lawmakers and the public at large.
The proposal, which was widely seen as a slush fund to reward those who attacked police officers, took over members' quarters, and chanted "Hang Mike Pence!", touched a deep nerve among Republicans and the public.
Faced with intense criticism from his own party, Trump was forced to kill the funding scheme, a rare instance of him abandoning one of his initiatives in the face of opposition.
This latest reversal comes on the heels of Trump's acrimonious feud with the courts, including the Supreme Court, which has ruled against him on several high-profile cases, including his unilateral global tariffs.
The President has lashed out at judges, branding them "fools and lapdogs," a "disgrace," and an "embarrassment," in a series of scathing attacks that have raised eyebrows among legal experts.
In a related development, a federal judge has ordered that Trump's name be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a glittering marble portico overlooking the Potomac River.
The judge temporarily blocked a two-year shutdown planned to begin this summer, prompting Trump to threaten to abandon the project unless he was in charge, suggesting he would turn it over to Congress.
Judge Christopher Cooper set a two-week deadline, saying Trump's renaming bid violated a 1964 law that made it "crystal clear" the institution was to be named for the assassinated president and that only Congress can change it.
The Justice Department is also facing criticism for its combative tone with judges who rule against them, with many judges no longer trusting the administration's lawyers.
A Trump Justice Department spokesperson defended the department's attorneys, saying "any attack on the professionalism or integrity of DOJ attorneys is outrageous and unjustified."
As Trump approaches his 80th birthday, he is facing growing criticism for his handling of various projects, including the design of the $250 bill featuring his visage, which has been widely panned.
The President's plans for a White House ballroom, originally to be paid for by private donations, have also sparked controversy, with Congress now wanting to appropriation $1 billion in taxpayer dollars.
The Iran War, whose settlement "talks" have been blown up by mutual attacks, is increasingly unpopular, with a recent poll finding that 60 percent of those questioned disapprove of the war.
Even Trump's July 4 celebration has hit a snag, with numerous musicians dropping out, prompting the President to cancel the concert and turn it into a MAGA rally featuring himself.
Despite his controversies, Trump remains a formidable performer, able to sit for hours and rattle off answers on a vast array of subjects, including those from 40 years ago.
While some have raised questions about his health, Trump's physical condition appears robust, with the only notable complaints being swollen ankles and occasionally closing his eyes in meetings.
However, his late-night and early-morning Truth Social posts, in which he rails against his opponents, have raised concerns about his temperament and stability.
