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Despite heightened speculation around possible criminal charges stemming from the January 6 insurrection, Trump saw a landscape painted with opportunities rather than pitfalls. His ability to manifest his desires through sheer will and belief became palpable as the election date drew near. Trump's narrative evolved, harnessing his past controversies, from the notorious Access Hollywood tape to his dismissal of political correctness in public statements, as rallying points for a base that felt ignored.