Today Donald Trump hush-money case continues. A pathological liar is in the courtroom today. So is Michael Cohen. Does anyone see the irony of Trump’s lawyers, the people defending one of the most mendacious politicians in American history, trying to […]
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The “red tie entourage” comes to New York City to show their loyalty to Trump
They came to support Trump. They came to show the former president that they are vice-presidential material. They came to show that they could dress like the Donald. They took time out of their day–some of them were elected members […]
Trump can say whatever he wants about his “crowds,” but don’t come to New Jersey and make false claims about Springsteen!
Here is the Asbury Park Press: There he goes again. Former President Donald Trump once again compared crowd sizes with Jersey native Bruce Springsteen at his May 11 campaign rally in Wildwood. “I love these Saturday evenings. Is there anything […]
Mike Johnson knows about Donald Trump, yet he still showed-up at his trial to defend him
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson knows what we all know about Donald Trump: And I could go on. I know how many Trump evangelicals will respond to these claims. They will say something like, “I am voting for a […]
Nikki Haley is still racking-up GOP votes in presidential primaries
Yes, the GOP is still holding presidential primaries. And, as Steven Shepard and Madison Fernandez write at Politico, Nikki Haley is still getting chunks of votes. Trump, of course, has already secured enough delegates to win the nomination, but the […]
George Conway: “The New York case cuts to the core of who Trump is”
GOP lawyer George Conway thought Trump’s New York City hush money trial was a distraction. He has changed his mind. Here is a taste of his piece today at The Atlantic: The truth is, I’ve come around to the view […]
Donald Trump’s Wildwood, New Jersey rally was characterized by vulgarity, personal attacks, and even a pro-Hannibal Lecter reference. His evangelical supporters are silent.
My Italian grandparents spent a week or two in Wildwood, New Jersey for decades. They drove three hours down the Garden State Parkway to this honky-tonk shore town because they enjoyed sitting on the beach, walking the boardwalk, and spending […]
Nikki Haley wins nearly 17% of the vote in the Pennsylvania GOP primary
Nikki Haley is no longer running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. But that did not stop her from getting 16.5% of the vote in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary. In other words, a significant portion of Pennsylvania […]
Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Jenna Ellis face more indictments
This time it’s interference in the 2020 presidential election in Arizona: Here is Yvonne Wingett Sanchez at The Washington Post: An Arizona grand jury on Wednesday indicted seven attorneys and aides affiliated with Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign as well […]
The former publisher of The National Enquirer testified today in the People v. Donald Trump
Today we were reminded of the sleazy tabloid world in which Donald Trump lived as he ran for president in 2016. David Pecker, Trump’s longtime friend (they are no longer speaking) and the publisher of the The National Enquirer testified […]
Kristi Noem auditions for the role of Trump’s VP
Did anyone watch Dana Bash’s interview with South Dakota governor Kristi Noem on CNN yesterday? Watch: If you want to be successful in Trumpian politics all you need to do is repeat, almost mechanically or robotically, Trump talking points. The […]
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian weighs-in on Trump’s comments about the Battle of Gettysburg
Donald Trump was in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania last weekend. His rally took place at the Lehigh Valley Fairgrounds. The rally is making headlines for Trump’s riff on the Battle of Gettysburg. By the way, Schnecksville is located approximately 120 miles from […]
For the first time in U.S. history, a former president faces criminal charges
Trump’s New York hush money trial begins today. It is the first of four indictments to go to trial. The PBS News Hour gives us three things to watch: Who controls the narrative? There’s going to be a lot of […]
Nancy French, Ghosted—a conservative, interrupted
Nancy French’s memoir is a story of God showing love to the weak and redeeming creation while also calling fallible people to restore justice already here on earth.
Trump takes a pro-choice position on abortion. Tells everyone to “follow their heart.” Some evangelical leaders respond, but most show no outrage.
This morning Donald Trump announced that abortion was a decision best left up to the people in the states. Watch: Two quick thoughts: The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America came out quickly this morning with this: “We are deeply disappointed […]
The cowardice of ten United States Senators
Republican Senators could have “ended Donald Trump’s political career,” but ‘they chose not to.” Today at The Atlantic, editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg offers a list of the “cowards.” They are Rob Portman (OH), Shelley Moore Capito (WV), Chuck Grassley (IA), Mitch […]
“The Church of Trump”
Check out Michael Bender’s New York Times piece on how Trump is infusing Christianity into his MAGA movement. Here is a taste: Mr. Trump’s braiding of politics and religion is hardly a new phenomenon. Christianity has long exerted a strong […]
How far we have fallen
We’re in a pit, and it only keeps getting deeper.
Trump proves he is “pro-God” by hawking the Lee Greenwood (“a very special guy”) “God Bless the USA” Bible
Watch: A few quick thoughts: On the Lee Greenwood Bible, check out Jay Green’s piece, “Lee Greenwood Christianity.” Is Trump doing this to raise money to help pay his bond in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case? If so, he is […]
Mike Pence will not endorse Donald Trump. Does it really matter?
Last week Mike Pence announced that he would not endorse his former boss, Donald Trump, in the November 2024 presidential election. It made for an interesting story– but I doubt Pence’s decision will make any political difference. Why? Because I […]