David Gergen: “This is really a test of Donald Trump, is he as strong as many people say he is, or is he -- have his coattails gotten a…”

I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.

I think the turning point that came were the midterm elections. The fever broke with those midterm elections. And what we've seen since then is a steady decline in Trump's credibility and in his position with the American people, and a…

If he comes out and throws cold water on this, then I don't think it goes anywhere.

For Donald Trump to go for a 24-plus hours without a word being said is an outrage in and of itself. This is a man who is seeking the nomination of a major political party, very likely to get it. And now look at the leadership he is…