Donald Trump Sinks to a New Low by Dog-Whistling an Old Racist Tune Donald Trump Sinks to a New Low by Dog-Whistling an Old Racist Tune
Insinuating that special prosecutor Jack Smith changed his name might seem like an odd tactic for someone whose family name was Drumpf—unless you know the history.
Apr 14, 2023 / David Margolick
Mike Pence Resists Grand Jury Subpeona Mike Pence Resists Grand Jury Subpeona
Mar 7, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Leadership, Kevin McCarthy–Style Leadership, Kevin McCarthy–Style
He bowed to the wackos’ demands. He’d needed their votes. Those were vital To winning the office he craved. Now all he has left is the title.
Feb 23, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Crazy Like a Fox (Satire Alert) Crazy Like a Fox (Satire Alert)
How Roger Ailes made Fox News the place to find subjective objectivity.
Feb 22, 2023 / Richard Lingeman and Marvin Kitman
Why Americans Binge on Prince Harry vs. the Royals Why Americans Binge on Prince Harry vs. the Royals
The world is full of serious strife. What peace there is could shatter. It’s nice to follow one dispute. That doesn’t really matter.
Jan 26, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin
George Santos George Santos
George Santos invented an alternate life, With chutzpah we’ve seen only rarely. Mendacity in all his statements was rife. He beat Trump in lying, though barely.
Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Exit Trump? Exit Trump?
Some Washington types say that Trump’s here for good; He’ll handle those setbacks just fine. But some say they’re certain that soon he may go, And not with a bang but a whine.
Dec 27, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Winners Winners
Among the people Trump will not denounce, Who’s leading now for statements that appall us? The race remains quite close, but in the lead It’s Ye and his pal Fuentes über alles.
Dec 13, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin