Trump’s allies express frustration as he loses composure during debate

Allies of former President Donald Trump seem to be growing increasingly frustrated as he repeatedly lost his composure, overshadowing his arguments and allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to gain the upper hand.

According to sources close to the Trump campaign, allies had cautioned the former president against engaging Harris’ provocative remarks, but Trump had consistently taken the bait.

One notable exchange saw Trump arguing with Harris over whether attendees leave his rallies early, a confrontation that only served to further derail his message.

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Despite their concerns, Trump’s team and aligned Republicans have begun shifting the blame to the debate moderators, accusing them of biased fact-checking and favoring Harris with softer questions. This move suggests that Trump’s allies do not believe he is gaining the upper hand in the debate.

However, others within the Republican Party argue that Trump’s behavior is the root cause of his struggles.

As the debate rages on, Trump’s allies can only watch in dismay as their candidate struggles to regain his footing. With the former president’s composure hanging in the balance, one thing is clear: this debate has become a crucial test of Trump’s mettle. Will he manage to recompose himself, or will Harris’ strategy of provocation continue to pay dividends? The answer remains to be seen.

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