Trump Pivots to Self-Pity With Polls Sinking, Pandemic Worsening
- President lists personal grievances in interviews, events
- Trump sees himself as a cheerleader but is prone to complaints
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President Donald Trump swept to power by championing the hardships of forgotten men and women, but his re-election bid has so far centered on the plight of just one person: himself.
Trump is struggling to respond to a resurgent pandemic, an economic downturn and nationwide protests for racial justice. The coronavirus has weakened the central plank of his campaign -- the economy -- while mostly scuttling the rallies that he thrives on.