And worth noting that his declining popular approval support is also coming from some of his core constituency: "The US president’s approval rating has plummeted to a record low of 37 per cent, which could be attributed to failing support in key areas of his voter base"

One power he might have had over reluctant Republicans is re-election during mid-terms, but that is weakening. Without reversing the trend, he will be a deficit to their campaigns. 

Then he and Ryan ignored what many congressman knew: American voters opposing the pending Republican healthcare bill by a three to one margin. Fifty-six percent of voters disapprove of TrumpCare (or "RyanCare," or whatever name is attached to the disastrous GOP bill), while only 17 percent support it.

Nope, this ain't an episode of The Apprentice.