In yet another sign Donald Trump’s internal polls aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, the Trump campaign has halted ad spending over the next few days due to their “messaging strategy,” because that’s clearly the problem.
Following the campaign shakeup in mid-July, a senior campaign official sought to frame the cessation as completely par for the course. “There’s understandably a review and fine-tuning of the campaign’s strategy,” the official told CNN, adding that they would be back on the air “shortly.”
While the initial advertising focused on featuring Trump’s accomplishments, the latest ads have taken a darker turn as Trump’s reelection chances dim and the candidate descends into a sea of self-pity and petty grievances. Continue reading.