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Donald Trump

The Master Strategist: Susie Wiles’ Quiet Ascent to Trump’s Inner Circle

On Thursday evening, news broke that Susie Wiles had been appointed as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff—a move that felt inevitable to those familiar with her trajectory, yet surprising to many who had never heard her name. To…

How Foreign Leaders Should Prepare for a Second Trump Term

As Donald Trump edges closer to a potential return to the White House, foreign leaders—especially those on the center-left—are bracing for the political and diplomatic turbulence his presidency could unleash. Trade wars, erratic exchanges, and a recalibrated global order are…

War

Betrayed by Harris, but Trump Would Be Catastrophic

Over the past year, we’ve watched in anguish as Gaza endures unimaginable suffering, exacerbated by the unwavering support of the American government for Israel’s actions. With the U.S. election just days away, the stakes are impossibly high — teetering between…

If Republicans Want to Win, They Need Trump to Lose Big

In 1984, Walter Mondale boldly told the truth about the tough choices facing America, acknowledging that both he and Ronald Reagan would have to raise taxes to tackle the national deficit. As we enter the final stretch of another presidential…

Inside the Democratic Reboot: Joy, Hope, and Fear

The political landscape shifted dramatically in just one week, leaving both parties grappling with seismic changes and renewed purpose. For Democrats, the moment of reckoning came on Sunday when President Joe Biden finally bowed out of the 2024 race, relinquishing…

The Obamas’ Approach to Trump: Making Him Small

Over the past decade, Donald Trump has firmly established himself not just as a former president, but as the head of a political movement that draws fierce devotion from his base. Democrats have consistently railed against him, painting him as…

t’s Like Being Liberated Republicans Relish the Democrats Media Firestorm

For nearly a decade, congressional Republicans have endured the relentless spotlight of uncomfortable media scrutiny—on everything from Donald Trump’s controversies to Kevin McCarthy’s leadership challenges. But this week, the tables turned. As Democrats found themselves besieged by reporters over questions…

Trump’s Crucial Power Has Been Neutralized

As the 2024 campaign unfolds, one of the most unexpected shifts in the political landscape is the emergence of a sitting vice president as the “change” candidate. This concept seems almost contradictory. By design, a vice president seeking the presidency…

It’s Not Too Late to Replace Biden and Defeat Trump

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden’s campaign is offering several arguments to justify his continued candidacy. Chief among them is the claim that replacing him at this stage would be impossible or would lead to chaos, handing…

Fox News Flips the Script on Trump’s Trial Coverage

The ongoing trial of Donald J. Trump in New York City — formally titled The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump — has seen an unusual approach to media coverage, particularly on Fox News. Whether…

Trump’s Gag Order Challenge: A Test of Self-Restraint in Court

For decades, Donald Trump has been known for his unrelenting nature: cross him, and you can expect a counterattack that’s often more brutal than anything you threw his way. However, this week, Trump found himself in an unusual predicament. After…

Biden Slams Putin and Trump at Fundraiser Amid West Coast Tour

President Joe Biden didn’t hold back at a fundraiser in San Francisco this Wednesday, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” and expressing disbelief over former President Donald Trump’s recent comparison of himself to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny,…