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Trump is Signaling He Knows He’s Going to Lose the Election

This shift is more than the ramblings of an embattled candidate—it’s the manifestation of a politician who realizes the walls are closing in on him.

Libby Winkler
5 min readOct 13, 2024
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Trump is Signaling He Knows He’s Going to Lose the Election

As we approach the final stretch of another highly contentious election cycle, the behavior and rhetoric from Donald Trump and his campaign suggest a man who knows he’s on the verge of defeat.

From frantic legal defenses to increasingly erratic statements, Trump’s actions betray the confidence of someone who once seemed untouchable.

This shift is more than just the ramblings of an embattled candidate — it’s the manifestation of a politician who realizes the walls are closing in.

The Legal Avalanche

Trump is facing an unprecedented number of legal battles.

As the 2024 campaign progresses, it becomes clear that much of Trump’s energy is being siphoned away from the election and redirected toward keeping himself out of legal trouble. Whether it’s the ongoing trials related to January 6th, the classified documents case, or the Georgia election…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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