### Allies Express Concern Over Trump’s Controversial Rally Remarks

Donald Trump's allies and supporters are experiencing significant frustration due to his recent comments during campaign rallies, leading some to question whether he is deliberately undermining his chances at the last moment.

At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Trump made several contentious statements, including suggesting he "shouldn't have left" the White House after his 2020 election defeat, amplifying claims of election fraud, and making an alarming joke that he wouldn’t "mind" if journalists were shot at his rallies. These comments have raised eyebrows and concerns among his supporters and political allies.

CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, reporting from Trump's campaign stop in Macon, Georgia, highlighted that Trump's aggressive language and actions on stage are causing fatigue among his team. According to Holmes, one Trump ally expressed frustration, rhetorically asking, "How hard is it to go up there and just say, Kamala broke it and I'm going to fix it?"

Another source within Trump's circle reportedly mentioned that campaign advisors are trying to steer the former president towards discussing substantive policy issues like the economy and inflation, rather than resorting to baseless claims and personal attacks on his opponents. The prevailing sentiment is that Trump's current approach may jeopardize his potential to win the election.

CNN panelists added that Trump's supporters are also feeling disillusioned. CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton noted, "These are people that love Donald Trump, respect Donald Trump, they are voting for him, bringing people to the polls to vote for him... I'm hearing them say, 'It's almost like he doesn't want to win.'"

Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, commented on Trump's messaging, stating, "Him being on message for 90 percent of a speech doesn't matter at all. Because that's not what breaks through, it's the craziness that breaks through." Similarly, Lulu Garcia-Navarro from The New York Times podcast "The Interview" acknowledged that Trump’s repeated outlandish remarks are far from typical campaign behavior.

Despite the uproar among Trump allies, supporters, and political commentators, his favorability rating remains relatively stable. According to recent data from Fivethirtyeight, Trump has a 43.5 percent favorable opinion among the electorate, which is almost unchanged from his 43.1 percent rating in early August. In comparison, Vice President Kamala Harris currently holds a 46.2 percent favorability rating, reflecting a seven-point increase since she joined the Democratic ticket in July.