Adieu, Sean Spicer Adieu, Sean Spicer
Reporters fired questions, trying Their best to get behind his lying. He stood there, stolid, thick—evoking A bull that picadors were poking.
Jul 27, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Donald Jr. Meets the Russians Donald Jr. Meets the Russians
No meetings with Russians he said. That story changed two times or three. To judge by the lies that he tells, This apple fell close to the tree.
Jul 13, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Has No Comey Tape Trump Has No Comey Tape
Again this confirms what world rivals believe, And makes our diplomacy all that much tougher. In dealing with Trump they can all be assured He’s not just a liar, he’s also a bluffe…
Jun 29, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Question for Paul Ryan A Question for Paul Ryan
Trump’s new to this, Paul Ryan has explained. The DC ways are something he’ll acquire While getting good experience on the job. Will that make him a more persuasive liar?…
Jun 15, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The White House Assembles Its Defense The White House Assembles Its Defense
Though they’re thinking a war room might help To avoid all these stinging defeats, It seems clear that the aide they should add Is a special assistant for tweets.
Jun 1, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Republican Health-Care Bill The Republican Health-Care Bill
They needed a triumph the White House could share, No matter how many it left without care. They managed to clear a congressional clot, But “First, do no harm” was what they forgot…
May 18, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The People’s Voice Is Heard The People’s Voice Is Heard
“Giving Advice, Business Titans Feel at Home in White House.” —Headline, The New York Times No worries for those workers left behind, For Trump has found some folks to plead their…
May 4, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
An O’Reilly Defender An O’Reilly Defender
“I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.” —Donald Trump The president’s defending Bill, However grim the charges are. No flip-flop there: Trump’s plainly said That groping’s fine if…
Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Business as Usual Business as Usual
The conflicts ethics watchdogs see To Trumps are hardly worth a mention. To them the presidency is Another form of brand extension.
Apr 6, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Fails to Close His First Big Washington Deal Trump Fails to Close His First Big Washington Deal
But how? His book defines the art. Reporters often cite it. One salient fact that they forgot: He didn’t really write it.
Mar 30, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin