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In a classic Seinfeld episode, George Costanza concludes that every decision he has ever made has been wrong. Jerry offers a solution: “If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.” President Trump might…
Read MoreWith the midterms bearing down, Donald Trump is calling for the SAVE Act. But what exactly is he trying to save? My guess: himself and his party from getting kicked in the behind by voters. The proposal would require Americans…
Read MoreDonald Trump has faced multiple attempts on his life. Every one deserves unequivocal condemnation. Political violence has no place in a democracy, regardless of the victim or the attacker’s politics. Yet Trump and his allies portray political violence as a…
Read MoreDonald Trump has a simple approach to justice: If you’re loyal to him, the law is negotiable. If you’re not, watch out. His Justice Department has pursued former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime Trump adversary, and New York Attorney…
Read MoreEvery day at 3 p.m., the automated blinds rose with mechanical indifference, flooding the boardroom with afternoon light. The motor’s harsh whir cut through the conversation, forcing a brief, collective pause, as if the room itself needed a moment to…
Read MoreWhat, exactly, has America gained from Donald Trump’s war in Iran? The president says the goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon—a threat Americans have been hearing about for decades. Yet U.S. intelligence assessed that Iran had…
Read MoreThere are obviously much bigger issues to worry about, but Trump’s ballroom is still an easy target. Opulence in the face of mounting national debt and persistent inflation just seems absurd. At a time when ordinary Americans are struggling with…
Read MoreThis is what conservatives fear, right?
Read MoreWhat if the National Mall were designed by a man who thinks gold toilets are classy Among Donald Trump’s most consistent malfunctions is his complete lack of taste. Everything he touches seems to drift toward the aesthetic sensibilities of a…
Read MoreIf anyone could lose a conflict with Iran, it’s probably Donald Trump. After all, this is a man whose résumé of failures includes Trump University, Trump Magazine, Trump Vodka, Trump Wine, Trump Steaks, Trump Airlines, and multiple Trump casinos —…
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