From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words. A week earlier, Trump suddenly brought up the prospect of talks with North Korean leader Kim, despite having rarely mentioned the subject since returning to office in January 2025.

It increasingly feels as though President Donald Trump is trying to do unpopular things ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

WASHINGTON, Aug 29 — From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump’s recent distractions speak louder than words.The former...