Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come

Despite the fact that Mr. Trump has not officially taken office yet, it appears as though he is already acting as if he is the president. This is mainly due to the fact that Mr. Biden has quickly faded from the spotlight.

This latest news conference at Mar-a-Lago marks Mr. Trump’s second full press event since he began assembling his administration. This follows a similar pattern to Mr. Biden, who held multiple news conferences in Delaware four years ago, addressing issues such as the Russian “Solar Winds” hack and the Capitol violence on Jan. 6.

Over the past six months, Mr. Biden has taken a back seat, allowing Mr. Trump’s voice and influence to dominate the narrative. His last substantial news conference was held in July after the NATO summit, where his team was on edge, fearing a repeat of his performance in the previous debate with Mr. Trump.

Mr. Biden now communicates through executive orders issued via paper or email, rarely discussing them in detail or taking questions. He has yet to publicly address the Chinese hack on American telecommunications companies, a pressing national security issue. Similarly, Mr. Trump has not addressed this issue directly, focusing instead on other matters.

With Mr. Biden gradually stepping out of the spotlight, Mr. Trump recognizes an opportunity to shape the narrative unchallenged. He is swiftly rewriting recent history, including his portrayal of the events on Jan. 6, in an attempt to paint himself as a victim of political persecution rather than facing legitimate legal scrutiny.

In his remarks regarding the investigations led by special counsel Jack Smith, Mr. Trump accuses the prosecutors of using tactics to sway the election, likening it to practices in “third-tier countries” and referencing “banana republics.” This rhetoric echoes his previous term in office.