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‘I have seen the enemy, and it is us’: Inside team Trump’s historic collapse

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Trump’s top strategists held a private video call six days before an election where morale was low and there were discussions of extreme measures like cyanide. Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan, and Maggie Haberman report on this grim meeting that reflects a significant internal crisis within Trump’s team.
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Six days before the 2026 U.S. election, over two dozen of President Donald Trump's top strategists convened in a somber virtual meeting. The conversation started on a bleak note, with one attendee suggesting the metaphorical use of "cyanide" to describe their situation, indicating severe pessimism about Trump's re-election prospects. Despite this internal turmoil, no specific details emerged regarding any concrete actions or decisions taken during the call that would alter the outcome of the election. The meeting highlighted the deep concerns within Trump’s inner circle about his chances at the polls.

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‘I have seen the enemy, and it is us’: Inside team Trump’s historic collapse Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman AI generated
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‘I have seen the enemy, and it is us’: Inside team Trump’s historic collapse · assertive framing

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‘I have seen the enemy, and it is us’: Inside team Trump’s historic collapse Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman AI generated asserted
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Six days before the election, more than two dozen of US President Donald Trump’s top strategists logged onto a private video call. asserted
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The discussion began with talk of cyanide. asserted
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