Trump in 'foul mood' as embarrassing rally problem gets worse: insiders

Systemic Error Podcast · Oct 13, 2026 · 5m

What happened

AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump’s rallies have shrunk, while Republican candidates in competitive races increasingly treat his presence as a liability. A person described as familiar with Trump’s behavior told The Washington Post that he was in a “foul mood,” although an adviser disputed that account and said Trump enjoyed campaigning and believed it was going well.

The reported problem extends beyond crowd size. Trump’s appearances have largely been confined to safely Republican districts, while some conservatives in competitive territory have urged him to stay…