The president, on the verge of starting a war with the FBI, the DOJ, and many in Congress, was going rogue.
The president appeared to be escalating tensions with key institutions like the FBI and the Department of Justice, along with many Congressional members, signaling a potential conflict. This behavior indicated a departure from traditional expectations of presidential conduct, as it seemed he was acting independently and making decisions that could lead to serious repercussions.
In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Michael Wolff explores this period of turmoil within the Trump administration. The phrase "going rogue" suggests a leader who is increasingly at odds with established authority figures and institutions, raising concerns about governance and political stability during his presidency.