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BlueWaveNeverEnd

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Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:39 PM Yesterday

"More journalists are cramming into the briefing room daily, sensing that unpredictable chaos could erupt at any moment"

https://www.rawstory.com/kaoline-leavitt-stress/

There is a perceptible sea change at the White House as Donald Trump’s fortunes take a turn for the worse, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt is showing visible signs of stress dealing with it.

According to White House correspondent Anushka Asthana writing for The i Paper, the shift is unmistakable. More journalists are cramming into the briefing room daily, sensing that unpredictable chaos could erupt at any moment.

Now the Iran war is all-consuming, along with the dire economic consequences it has unleashed. In a recent Ipsos poll, 66 percent said they wanted the US to end its involvement quickly, even if all goals aren't achieved, compared with just 27 percent who support Trump pushing on.

Trump's mental state is visibly deteriorating under the pressure, according to Asthana.

"There is no question that he has become more erratic in recent weeks; that the frustration and anger he is feeling is bubbling up to the surface and causing him to lash out," she wrote.
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"More journalists are cramming into the briefing room daily, sensing that unpredictable chaos could erupt at any moment" (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday OP
Does that translate to "we want real answers and not the usual Maggot lies?" efhmc Yesterday #1
Once he starts ranting about strawberries, we'll know he's done Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #2
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