He has recently returned from a summit in Hanoi with North Korea that ended in failure, further darkening the cloud hanging over him. The meeting with Kim Jong Un did not go as planned, with disagreements over sanctions related to North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Meanwhile, his former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony accusing him of illegal actions while in office poses a potential threat to the president domestically. Trump is also facing challenges on other fronts, including delicate negotiations with China on a trade deal, ongoing tensions in Venezuela, conflicts between India and Pakistan, and efforts in Congress to block his emergency declaration for funding a border wall with Mexico. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election may soon conclude, keeping speculation about Trump's involvement in the headlines. Before leaving for Vietnam, Trump expressed frustration over Democrats moving forward with the Cohen testimony, breaking an unofficial tradition of refraining from attacking the president while he is abroad. He also expressed a desire for the Mueller report to be completed, feeling frustrated that the hearings were taking place while he was out of the country. Trump was disappointed that the investigation had not concluded before his departure, as he believed it left a cloud hanging over him. During the summit, Trump ended discussions about North Korea's denuclearization abruptly, leading to conflicting reports and uncertainty about the future of one of his key initiatives. The White House had planned a signing ceremony for a deal in Hanoi, but cancelled it unexpectedly. Trump's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized reporters for being too focused on what he called "process" and labeled them as "radically uninformed." Pompeo advised reporters to not dwell on such matters. Meanwhile, Trump stayed updated on Michael Cohen's testimony from his hotel room in Hanoi, despite the time difference. Trump's inner circle believed that the president handled the week well, as they felt Cohen's testimony did not reveal anything new and Trump received recognition for walking away from a potentially unfavorable deal with North Korea. Christopher Ruddy, a conservative media mogul and close friend of Trump, remarked that there were no surprises during the week, as they were already aware of North Korea's challenges and Cohen's negative comments. Ruddy stated to Reuters that, in his opinion, the Cohen testimony does not significantly impact President Trump's political standing. However, some of Trump's supporters are questioning the effectiveness of his re-election campaign's response to the testimony. Chris Christie, a friend of Trump's, expressed concern on ABC's "This Week" about the lack of defense for the president. Trump will be speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, where he is expected to receive support from a friendly audience. At the CPAC event, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel promptly defended Trump's handling of the Vietnam summit. "He departed appropriately because he stated that the sanctions would not be lifted unless there was a commitment to denuclearization," she explained, resulting in applause.