Donald Trump faced a wave of public disapproval this weekend as he attended a UFC event in Miami, where the crowd was largely indifferent to his presence. In stark contrast, Senator Bernie Sanders received a thunderous applause at Coachella, where he spoke to a much larger audience. When Sanders mentioned Trump, the crowd responded with loud boos, highlighting the former president’s diminishing popularity, which recent polls suggest could drop into the 30s.

As Trump shared images of himself at the UFC fight on social media, his political maneuvering appeared increasingly desperate. He promoted a dubious “$150 trillion gift” to the American people and sent out emails questioning his supporters’ loyalty, indicating concern over his waning approval ratings. Meanwhile, as Trump spent his weekend golfing and posing beside a gold statue of himself, criticism mounted regarding his handling of key economic issues.

The White House released Trump’s physical examination results, absurdly citing his frequent golf victories as evidence of good health. In the realm of trade, the Trump administration announced temporary exemptions from tariffs on electronics, only to face confusion over whether these exemptions would apply to major products like iPhones. This inconsistency has left many businesses uncertain about future investments, further eroding consumer confidence, which has plummeted to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.

On the international front, China has raised tariffs against the U.S. to 125%, mocking Trump’s attempts to negotiate favorable terms. As Trump struggles to stabilize his administration’s trade policies, critics argue that his actions have empowered adversaries like Xi Jinping, who are gaining influence in global markets. The turbulence surrounding Trump’s leadership continues to stoke discontent both domestically and internationally, suggesting a challenging road ahead as the former president seeks to regain public support.