Washington, D.C. — As Donald Trump continues his quest to retake the White House, a growing number of Republican staffers are quietly voicing concerns—not about his poll numbers, his legal troubles, or his controversial policies—but about his ability to continue one of his more infamous pastimes: sexually harassing women.
In off-the-record conversations with Fox News, several Republican aides expressed doubts over whether Trump, now in his late 70s, still possesses the physical and cognitive capacity to maintain the same level of inappropriate behavior that defined parts of his 2016 campaign and his time in office.
“There’s just been a lot of chatter about his… stamina,” said one senior GOP staffer. “We need to know if he still has the energy to go after the ‘locker room’ lifestyle that made him a hit with certain sections of our base.”
In recent months, reports from those close to Trump have highlighted what they call his “low-energy approach” to traditional activities, such as awkward handshakes and unsolicited comments about women’s bodies. While some aides have dismissed these as temporary lapses, others are less optimistic.
“The question is, can he still ‘grab ’em’ like he used to? And if not, does that impact his electability?” mused another GOP strategist. “Our voters love him for a lot of reasons, but let’s not forget the Trump brand was built on a certain… audacity. If that fades, what’s left?”
Despite these concerns, Trump’s inner circle insists the former president is as sharp as ever, and even hints that he has been working on “new tactics” to keep his supporters engaged. However, critics argue that certain behaviors can’t be sustained forever, no matter how much one practices in front of the mirror at Mar-a-Lago.
One source noted that the Trump campaign may need to focus on updated messaging if they’re to assure voters that he’s still got the “touch” they remember. “We may have to pivot a little. Maybe something more verbal. The important thing is, he continues to horrify and titillate in ways that matter to the GOP base.”
Whether or not these concerns are warranted remains to be seen, but what’s certain is that Republican staffers are preparing contingency plans. One aide speculated about the possibility of “light harassment” stand-ins during campaign events, while others suggested a return to the “classic” strategies that made Trump a populist hero: insulting opponents and rambling incoherently about things that may or may not exist.
In the meantime, the GOP is holding its breath to see if Trump can bounce back to the form that made him a household name for all the wrong reasons.
As one staffer put it, “He can still run for office, but if he can’t run his hands the way he used to… it’s going to be a tough sell.”
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