Flustered Trump is trapped in a 'term-limited presidency in decline': analyst

Donald Trump's recent spate of Truth Social posts claiming his poor polling numbers are both inaccurate and "criminal" signal that he recognizes the limits of his ability to control public perception, despite wielding substantial governmental power.

According to MSNBC columnist Kaivan Shroff, Trump has long possessed a "norm-defying" capacity to shape his personal narrative. That ability is now eroding during his second term.

Shroff argues that Trump's unpopular policies have damaged his standing with voters.