He lost the momentum and the offense. he is still plagued by anti-Trump Republicans. and the left has started their billion dollar negative ad blitz against him and he hasn’t thrown a counter punch from what I have seen.
“plagued by anti-Trump Republicans”
The leaders of his Party attack him. Mitch and Ryan’s long and constant efforts to frustrate their electorate continue.
Of course this ‘separation’ ploy will result in dispiriting weak Trump supporters and infuriating strong Trump supporters.