Joe on the week in the Trump WH: He's not owning the libs, he's owning himself

Political Analysis - The Trump administration has been aware of the importance of affordability since the Democratic victories in Virginia and New Jersey [1] - President Trump's approval rating on the economy was at 31% in a recent Gallup poll [2] - The administration's distractions, such as involvement in the Rob Reiner case, are seen as political missteps [2][3] - Actions like the "walk of shame" and the Kennedy Center statement are considered self-inflicted embarrassments [4][5][6][7][8] - The focus should be on issues like the price of groceries, heating, healthcare, and housing, rather than distractions like Venezuela [12][17] - Republicans are facing political pressure due to the White House's inability to address affordability [13] White House Dynamics - Working in the White House is challenging, even under the best circumstances [11] - The White House has struggled to focus President Trump on affordability and appearing in touch with voters [13] - There is internal criticism, even from Trump's supporters, regarding the administration's focus [16] MAGA Base - Even members of the MAGA base are criticizing President Trump's actions and speeches [3][8][9] - There are divisions and attacks within the MAGA base itself [9][10]