Biden is teetering. Trump's plan? Let it happen

Donald Trump has been notably quiet as the Democratic Party faces internal struggles. President Joe Biden recently made a significant gaffe during a press conference, mistakenly referring to Kamala Harris as 'Vice-President Trump. ' Trump quickly seized the opportunity to mock Biden on his social media platform, Truth Social. This kind of reaction is typical for Trump, who has spent years criticizing the 81-year-old president. However, for the past two weeks, Trump has been unusually silent, allowing the Democrats to argue among themselves. Republican strategists believe this silence is a sign of Trump's newfound discipline, a stark contrast to his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Ron Bonjean, a Republican strategist, praised Trump for not interfering while the Democrats are in turmoil. Despite his relative silence, Trump has not completely disappeared from the public eye. Since Biden's poor debate performance in late June, Trump has given several radio interviews, appeared at rallies in Virginia and Florida, and maintained a steady stream of posts on Truth Social. At a campaign rally in Miami, Trump declared that the Democratic Party is in chaos and mocked both Biden and Harris. He also made various claims, such as challenging Biden to a golf match, criticizing US airports, and making exaggerated statements about crime in Washington DC. Experts note that Trump's behavior has been more restrained compared to his past actions. Some suggest that Trump's team may be delaying the announcement of his vice-presidential pick to keep the focus on Biden's issues. Kevin Madden, a Republican communications expert, noted that Trump's current campaign is more strategic and disciplined than his previous ones. Corey Lewandowski, Trump's 2016 campaign manager, said that Trump's approach since the debate has been effective. The debate provided Republicans with a visual representation of their main argument: that Biden is too old. This strategy seems to be working, as recent polls show Trump consistently, albeit narrowly, ahead of Biden. However, there is concern within Trump's camp that the focus on Biden's age and fitness may have peaked too soon. If Biden were to be replaced by a younger candidate, Trump would lose two of his main lines of attack. Additionally, it would be harder to blame a new candidate for Biden's perceived policy failures, such as the economy and the southern border crisis. Republican strategist Ron Bonjean said that Trump's team is hoping Biden remains the nominee, as they believe they have a better chance of winning against him. Some of Trump's close allies have even suggested that Biden should stay in the race. For example, Trump's son, Don Jr, praised Biden's recent press conference performance, saying it was 'not too bad. ' Lara Trump, Trump's daughter-in-law and co-chair of the Republican National Committee, argued that removing Biden would go against the democratic process. However, if Kamala Harris were to become the nominee, Republicans would need to develop a new strategy. Douglas Heye, a Republican strategist, said that while it would be challenging for Republicans to adjust, it would be even more difficult for Democrats to choose a new candidate. Republicans are already preparing for this possibility by researching Harris and other potential replacements. Next week, Trump will officially accept his party's nomination at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This event will be a significant moment for Trump's campaign, as he will make a primetime speech setting the tone for the final months of the election. Heye suggested that the convention will help Trump see the benefits of his current strategy of remaining relatively quiet. The convention will be a major event, giving Trump the spotlight and a chance to showcase his leadership.