Trump 'may not make it to the end' of his term amid visible decline: analyst
President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 2, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
December 10, 2025
Political commentator Jim Acosta warned that Donald Trump “may not make it to the end of this term,” arguing on Fast Politics that the 79-year-old president is showing stark signs of decline just a year into his second run in the White House. Acosta said Trump’s inner circle has shifted from treating him like a “dear leader” to a “goodnight grandpa,” with cabinet members effectively soothing him through meetings as he avoids rallies, press conferences, and anything requiring sustained stamina. Describing a president who seems “extremely tired,” increasingly detached, and far removed from the figure he covered on the campaign trail, Acosta said Trump’s fading public presence — from phoned-in events to rambling outbursts — raises real questions about whether he can handle the rest of his presidency.
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