He has recently returned from a summit in Hanoi with North Korea that ended without agreement, leading to increased difficulties for Trump. In addition to the failed meeting with Kim Jong Un and disagreements over sanctions related to North Korea's nuclear program, Trump is also facing challenges at home. His former lawyer, Michael Cohen, accused him of breaking the law while in office, causing potential harm to the president. Trump is also dealing with negotiations with China on a trade deal, a crisis in Venezuela, tensions between India and Pakistan, and efforts in Congress to stop his emergency declaration for funding a border wall with Mexico. Special Counsel Robert Mueller may soon conclude his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, keeping the spotlight on Trump and his campaign. Trump had expressed frustration before leaving for Vietnam, believing that Democrats would attack him during the Cohen testimony while he was overseas. He also expressed a desire for the Mueller report to be finished. A source who requested anonymity stated that he was upset that hearings were being held while he was out of the country. He was also frustrated that the Mueller investigation had not been completed before his departure, feeling that it cast a shadow over him. During the summit, Trump ended discussions on North Korea's denuclearization prematurely, leading to conflicting reports and uncertainty about the future of one of his key initiatives. The White House had initially planned a signing ceremony for a deal in Hanoi, but suddenly canceled it. Trump’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized reporters for focusing too much on what he called "process" and accused them of being "radically uninformed." Despite the time difference, Trump stayed updated on Cohen's testimony during the summit in Hanoi. Trump's inner circle felt that the president handled the week well, believing that there were no significant revelations in Cohen's testimony and that Trump received credit for walking away from a potentially unfavorable deal with North Korea. Christopher Ruddy, a conservative media mogul and close friend of the president, stated that there were no surprises during the week, as they were aware of the challenges with North Korea and Cohen's negative comments. Ruddy told Reuters that, in his opinion, the Cohen testimony does not significantly impact President Trump's political standing. However, some of Trump's allies are concerned about the effectiveness of his re-election campaign's response. Chris Christie, a friend of Trump's and former New Jersey Governor, questioned the lack of defense for the president on ABC's "This Week" program. Trump is expected to receive support at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland on Saturday. During the CPAC event on Thursday, Ronna McDaniel, Chair of the Republican National Committee, promptly defended Trump's actions at the Vietnam summit. "He left for the right reasons, stating that we will not lift sanctions unless you agree to denuclearize," she said to a round of applause.