You can’t attack a regular voter’: Trump faces a retail-campaigning gap

President Donald Trump rarely interacts for extended periods with everyday Americans who haven’t been pre-screened by the White House or campaign. He’s never been fond of retail politics, like the random visit to a coffee shop or diner. The majority of his interactions with supporters comes from rallies, and while he does frequently respond to shouted questions from journalists, he carefully controls those interactions — deciding who to call on and when to end the conversation.

Just 48 days from the election, and under two weeks from the first presidential debate, the risks of that approach are becoming clearer.