Trump facing defeat? Republicans fear defeat in US election

RUHR24 Trump facing defeat? Republicans fear defeat in US election Article by Raphael Strecker • 57 million • 2 minutes reading time Within his party, doubts about Donald Trump are growing. Several party colleagues are criticizing his course. And major donors are also said to be worried. Dortmund/Washington - Since Kamala Harris entered the race as the Democratic candidate, Trump seems to be losing ground. In an interview with RUHR24, US expert Christian Lammert described the Trump campaign as "completely unsettled". Unrest is spreading in the Republican ranks - and fear of Donald Trump's defeat. Trump facing defeat? Republicans fear defeat in US election Polls show Trump's lead shrinking, and Harris is already ahead in some important swing states. More and more influential party members are expressing doubts as to whether Trump is the right candidate to win the election in November (read more political news on RUHR24). Trump's aggressive rhetoric and personal attacks on Harris in particular have drawn criticism. The Republican former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, warned in a Fox News interview: "Stop questioning the size of her crowd and start questioning her position." US election: Republicans miss a spirit of optimism under Donald Trump Peter Navarro, former Trump economic advisor, also warned in a podcast, according to Spiegel: "If Trump attacks Harris personally and not because of her policies, her support among swing voters, especially women, increases. That is simply a fact at the moment." In addition, the New York Times, citing confidential conversations with insiders, reports an increasingly worried mood in the ex-president's environment: "The people around Trump see a candidate who is out of sorts." Trump is not spreading a positive spirit of optimism, but rather seems angry and in a bad mood. Former President Trump wants to win the US election: major donors have doubts According to the New York Times, even some major Republican donors are now "more than concerned" about the situation. At a dinner on Long Island, they asked Trump about his campaign plans - in the hope of a more disciplined strategy. Trump apparently showed little willingness and gave a brief answer: "I am who I am." In an interview with Elon Musk, Trump shocked everyone with a racist statement and stayed the course. The enthusiasm of Trump supporters also seems to be waning. According to an Economist survey, nine percent fewer respondents than in the previous week said they were looking forward to the election with enthusiasm. Next week, the Democratic Party Convention will be Trump's next challenge. For four days, media attention will be focused entirely on Harris and the Democrats.