The day after Insurrection Day, I argued that his almost-a-concession speech was the only way he could have avoided a second impeachment. As we are now learning, that was probably something he was persuaded to do by his legal advisors (not that they've done such a great job recently but this was at least pretty sage). Yet his apparent disconnecting from reality is proceeding apace, and he has now reverted to type, asserting that there was nothing wrong with what was effectively his call to arms on Insurrection Day. The result has been a stiffening of resolve on the left to impeach him and even a few high profile converts from the right.
And, as I envisioned, his business dealings may now be about to unravel. His brand is diminished, some would say worthless, even toxic. Good legal advice, which he will certainly need, is getting harder to come by; his properties are losing customers and his signature golf courses are losing big tournaments. He may find it hard to borrow the money he needs as his debts fall due. And perhaps SDNY will get us the pound of flesh so many are craving.
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