This is how stupid Trump is. Completely unable to craft a message to donors that gets them onboard his brand. He could’ve applauded “voting reforms” that go along way towards preventing another “steal”, and then emphasized what Americans want: closed borders, clamping down on illegal immigration, an end to affirmative action, and the rest of his hate screed.
Then he could reinforce his brand saying he’ll take his message on the road and speak to the people at rallies. An announcement that would scare the shit out of the donors, scaring them into submission.
There is still time for Trump to hit the road to rebuild his brand, but if he doesn’t show donors that only HE can produce the votes, he’ll become less and less relevant.
If it sounds like I am disappointed with this, it’s because I am. Unless Trump stays relevant, the chances of gifted Senate and Rep seats to Dems in 2022 because a Trumpist took the nomination - seriously handicapping their ticket where it otherwise would’ve been competitive.
Don’t get me wrong, I want Trump to disappear. Just not yet. His poison is dangerous to Republican chances in 2022, and Democrats gains in the midterms would entrench Republicans as ever more a minoritarian party with ever declining chances at winning national and statewide races.