Maureen Dowd reflects on stories of obsession. Classics such as “Wuthering Heights” and modern hits like “Obsession” intrigue her. Her Netflix preferences mirror this fascination.
However, former President Trump has diminished this theme. His prime-time attempts fail to deliver significant messages. His recent speech was ineffective, filled with unfounded election claims. Despite leading during the alleged issues, he failed to address them. The documents he released offered nothing new.
Trump’s claims about China’s influence on elections raise questions. If China poses a threat, why has he not acted against Xi Jinping, whom he praises?
During his East Room address, Trump lacked energy. This contrasts with Pete Hegseth’s “High-T Department of War” initiative, aimed at assessing testosterone levels in military personnel over 30. The lackluster presentation elicited little response from Republicans on Capitol Hill. They seemingly wished for the former president to move on.
Trump remains trapped by his father’s belief in “killers” versus “losers.” This mindset affects him profoundly.

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