Donald Trump really is trying to lose

| 1:33 am EDT August 9, 2020
Dear Palmer Report readers, we all understand what a dark era we're heading into. Major media outlets are caving to Trump already. Even the internet itself and publishing platforms may be at risk. Advertising networks can't be counted on. But Palmer Report is nonetheless going to lead the fight, because someone has to.

In that regard we're funding our 2025 operating expenses now, so we can keep publishing no matter what happens. We've launched a reader supported fund, and we've already raised $3760 and counting. I'm asking you to contribute if you can, because the stakes are just so high. You can contribute here. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Bill Palmer
Palmer Report

The worse Donald Trump’s approval rating and poll numbers get, the more intent he is on taking actions that’ll drive his poll numbers even lower. Now he’s even trying to defund Medicare and Social Security – a move that’s likely to cost him even more voters who had been on the fence about him. So what’s he really up to?

Let’s check in with Congressman Ted Lieu:

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When you look at it that way, it’s clear that there truly is no secret evil genius strategy on Donald Trump’s part. He’s simply making moves that are decreasing his chances of reelection – and he’s in danger of digging himself such a deep hole that he won’t even be able to cheat his way out.

We can debate whether Donald Trump is trying to lose because he hates himself, or if he’s just so far gone mentally that he doesn’t realize how badly he’s harming himself. But either way, Trump is trying to lose, and that’s remarkable. Now is a good time to double down on things like voter registration and turnout, and really run up the score.

Dear Palmer Report readers, we all understand what a dark era we're heading into. Major media outlets are caving to Trump already. Even the internet itself and publishing platforms may be at risk. Advertising networks can't be counted on. But Palmer Report is nonetheless going to lead the fight, because someone has to.

In that regard we're funding our 2025 operating expenses now, so we can keep publishing no matter what happens. We've launched a reader supported fund, and we've already raised $3760 and counting. I'm asking you to contribute if you can, because the stakes are just so high. You can contribute here. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Bill Palmer
Palmer Report