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Trump's Influence Diminishes Amid Health Concerns and Scandals

12/9/2025

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David Rothkopf says U.S. President Donald Trump's influence in Washington is waning.
He points to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments as indicators of this shift.
Rothkopf cites concerns about Trump's health, including dozing at events and self-naming institutions as signs of seeking a legacy.
The White House defends Trump's health and work ethic, dismissing decline claims as media narratives.

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David Rothkopf says U.S. President Donald Trump's influence in Washington is waning.
He points to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments as indicators of this shift.
Rothkopf cites concerns about Trump's health, including dozing at events and self-naming institutions as signs of seeking a legacy.
The White House defends Trump's health and work ethic, dismissing decline claims as media narratives.