Trump isolated, angry at aides for not defending him
Philip Rucker, Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker, The Washington Post
Jan. 13, 2021
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President Donald Trump returns to the White House on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.Washington Post photo by Jabin Botsford
WASHINGTON - When Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first president impeached twice, he did so as a leader increasingly isolated, sullen and vengeful.
With less than seven days remaining in his presidency, Trump's inner circle is shrinking, offices in his White House are emptying, and the president is lashing out at some of those who remain. He is angry that his allies have not mounted a more forceful defense of his incitement of the mob that stormed the Capitol last week, advisers and associates said.