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Jared Kushner steps in to fix White House’s chaotic response to the pandemic.—News reports He’s tasked with devising a Middle East peace, Has other portfolios equally grand. So w…
Mar 24, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
I Guess We’re All in This Together? I Guess We’re All in This Together?
Sure, things are different under coronavirus. But spending our days eye-rolling at the Trump administration will never change.
Mar 24, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Mike Pence as Chief of the Coronavirus Task Force Mike Pence as Chief of the Coronavirus Task Force
The president believed that it made sense To put Mike Pence in charge of our defense Against this quickly spreading worldwide threat To public health—perhaps the worst threat yet.
Mar 17, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The 2020 Election in the Time of Pandemic The 2020 Election in the Time of Pandemic
Moderates and Trump are working together to make sure we all die? That’s unity!
Mar 13, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Richard Grenell Named Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell Named Acting Director of National Intelligence
The flunky ranks begin to swell: Trump’s intel chief’s now R. Grenell, Who must repel what doesn’t jell With hokum all Fox anchors sell. On non-Fox facts he mustn’t dwell Or he wil…
Mar 3, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Removal of Lt. Col. Vindman (and His Brother) From the White House Staff The Removal of Lt. Col. Vindman (and His Brother) From the White House Staff
To White House employees the message is clear: For someone who wants to protect his career, Acceptance of alternate facts is required. And telling the truth can now get you fired.
Feb 18, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Vote to Acquit Trump The Vote to Acquit Trump
He lies about how much he owns. But one thing’s true, and very scary: The US Senate has become His wholly owned subsidiary.
Feb 11, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin