With five months remaining until the midterm elections that could decide the fate of his final two years in office, Donald Trump is spending more of his time holed up behind closed doors, engaging in safe interviews with friendly allies and venturing out only to play golf at his own properties.
The president’s schedule on Wednesday included a hefty chunk of so-called “executive time” spent in the White House residence — an increasing presence on his daily schedule — along with a smattering of what aides refer to as “policy meetings,” and a “Rose Garden Club” dinner on the patio outside the Oval Office, where he often rewards supporters with invitations.
