Leaked messages from a private Signal group have thrown Donald Trump’s administration into disarray, revealing cracks in the foundation of his leadership less than 100 days into his return to the White House. The fallout has rattled his inner circle, sowed mistrust among top advisers, and sparked renewed speculation about his stability—not just from political opponents, but from within the very team he assembled.
Veteran analyst Adam Boulton argues that Trump’s greatest threat may not come from the Democratic opposition, but from within his own administration—specifically Vice President JD Vance. If Trump’s erratic leadership—manifested through sweeping tariffs, geopolitical provocations, and isolationist policies—begins to damage Republican prospects, party insiders may see Vance as a more stable alternative.
Since returning to office, Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders that have stunned even his staunchest supporters. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. A freeze on aid to Ukraine. The forced deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador. A public spat with Greenland. Talk of unilateral military strikes against the Houthis—all while demanding Europe carry more of the West’s defense burden. These policy whiplashes have rattled his cabinet and alienated allies, prompting fears that his actions could erode U.S. global standing or spark unintended conflict.
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