Now, he has just returned from a summit in Hanoi with North Korea that fell apart, causing the cloud over his presidency to darken. Despite the much-anticipated meeting with Kim Jong Un ending in disagreement over sanctions related to North Korea's nuclear weapons program, the testimony from his former lawyer Michael Cohen, accusing him of illegal actions while in office, poses a serious threat to the president domestically. Trump is also facing challenges on multiple fronts, including delicate negotiations with China on trade, a crisis unfolding in Venezuela, tensions between India and Pakistan, and an effort in Congress to block his emergency declaration for border wall funding. Additionally, U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to conclude his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election soon, ensuring continued speculation about Trump's involvement. Before leaving for Vietnam, Trump expressed frustration that Democrats would proceed with the Cohen testimony, breaking an unofficial rule against criticizing the president while he is abroad. He also expressed a desire for the Mueller report to be completed. A source who attended the meeting stated that he was displeased that the hearings were taking place while he was out of the country and that the Mueller investigation had not yet concluded, leaving him feeling like there was a cloud hanging over him. During the summit, Trump ended discussions on North Korea's denuclearization prematurely, leading to differing reports on the outcome and casting uncertainty on one of his key initiatives. The White House had initially planned a signing ceremony for a deal in Hanoi, but ultimately canceled it. Trump’s Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, criticized reporters for being overly focused on what he deemed as unimportant details and labeled them as “radically uninformed.” Despite the time difference, Trump stayed updated on Cohen’s testimony while at a hotel in Hanoi. Trump’s inner circle believed the president emerged from the week unscathed, as they felt Cohen’s testimony did not reveal anything new and Trump was praised 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 expected Cohen to make negative remarks. Ruddy told Reuters that he believes the Cohen testimony does not significantly impact President Trump's political standing. However, Trump allies are concerned about the effectiveness of his re-election campaign in responding to these issues. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie questioned why there has been a lack of defense for the president. Trump is expected to receive support when he speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday. During the CPAC event, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel defended Trump's handling of the Vietnam summit. She received applause when she mentioned that he left for the right reason, stating that they would not lift sanctions unless there was a commitment to denuclearization.