He has recently returned from a summit in Hanoi with North Korea that ended in disagreement, causing the situation to worsen. In addition to the failed meeting with Kim Jong Un, Trump is facing challenges at home, including accusations from his former lawyer and ongoing talks with China, a crisis in Venezuela, tensions between India and Pakistan, and attempts in Congress to block his emergency declaration for border wall funding. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election is also nearing its conclusion, keeping the spotlight on Trump and his campaign. Before leaving for Vietnam, Trump expressed frustration about the upcoming testimony from Michael Cohen and the lack of support from Democrats while he was abroad. He also expressed a desire for the Mueller report to be completed. According to an unnamed source who was present, he was displeased that the hearings were taking place while he was abroad, and that the Mueller investigation had not wrapped up before his departure. Trump felt that there was a sense of uncertainty surrounding him. During the summit, Trump ended discussions on North Korea’s denuclearization early, leading to conflicting reports from both sides and casting doubt on the future of one of his key initiatives. The White House had initially planned a signing ceremony for a deal in Hanoi, but ultimately decided to cancel it. Trump's Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, criticized reporters for being fixated on what he dismissed as "process" and labeled them as "radically uninformed." Pompeo advised the reporters not to focus on such matters. Meanwhile, Trump stayed updated on Michael Cohen's testimony from his hotel suite in Hanoi, despite the time difference. Trump's inner circle believed that the president handled the week well, as there were no surprises in Cohen's testimony and Trump was praised for walking away from a potentially unfavorable deal with North Korea. Christopher Ruddy, a close friend of the president, stated that it was expected that North Korea would be difficult to negotiate with and that Cohen would make negative remarks. Ruddy told Reuters that he doesn't believe Cohen's testimony will affect President Trump's political standing. However, some of Trump's allies have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of his re-election campaign in responding to the allegations. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie questioned why there has been a lack of defense for the president. Trump is expected to receive support from his supporters when he speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland over the weekend. Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel defended Trump's handling of the Vietnam summit at the CPAC event. She explained that he left in a justified manner because he made it clear that the sanctions would not be lifted unless there was a commitment to denuclearization. This statement was met with applause.