Tag: Donald Trump

Donald Trump's delusional response to the coronavirus is causing a crisis of confidence at Fox News. (Photo: MPG Collage)

The Media Isn’t ‘Part’ of the Problem; It IS the Problem; Why It Promotes Trump’s ‘Big Lie’

David Fagin and Keith GirardSeptember 19, 2023

Today, balance is no longer enough. Mainstream journalism needs a new paradigm. It needs to become the mortal enemy of the big lie.... Read More...

COMMENTARYPOLITICSPOLITICS

Donald Trump has hit historic low. (Photo: Getty)

A Post Donald Trump Nation Could Signal Return to Normalcy and End to Post-Truth Politics

Keith GirardSeptember 1, 2023

Donald Trump's four separate criminal indictments likely will end his political career. What will the post-Trump world be like? ... Read More...

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Hundreds of thousands of young people gathered in Washington, DC, for the March for Our Lives rally, protesting gun violence. (Photo: Phil Roeder)

Trump Indictment, GOP Extremism Spark Democratic Surge, Rising Activism

Keith GirardApril 6, 2023

Donald Trump has been trying to whip up the Republican base but just the opposite is happening.... Read More...

ELECTIONSPOLITICS

Steve Bannon (center) and Michael Flynn (right) are fanning Trump's alt-right base. (Photos: Getty)

Trump MAGA Cult in Law Enforcement, Exposed by Jan. 6 Insurrection, Threatens Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardOctober 28, 2022

Donald Trump's final reign of terror at the U.S. Capitol has revealed a disturbing, little reported reality. ... Read More...

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Trump Treason: Stolen Top Secrets Tied to Saudi Money

David Fagin and Keith GirardSeptember 21, 2022

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) In light of the FBI's Mar a Lago raid,... Read More...

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Trump follower storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6 in an insurrection.

Democrats Face Crisis in Courage in Face of GOP Subversion of Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardMay 13, 2022

Democrats are facing a crisis of courage.... Read More...

CRIMEPOLITICS

Elon Musk is about to become a disruptive force on social media. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson)

Musk Buying Twitter? Bring It On! 6 Ways He Can Make Site Better

David Fagin and Keith GirardApril 29, 2022

Elon Musk is about to shake up social media the way he upended the automotive world... Read More...

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Donald Trump Raises Satire to High Art; Behind the Scenes of Classic ‘Queen’ Video Spoof

David Fagin and Keith GirardFebruary 16, 2022

The first thing to go in an autocracy is freedom of the press. The second is satire.... Read More...

CULTURESATIRE

Newt Gingrich Faces Blowback for Threatening Jan. 6 Insurrection Committee Members

Keith GirardJanuary 27, 2022

Newt Gingrich has been on a 20-year bender to restore his relevance largely through adhominen attacks. But he’s facing significant blowback for his latest tirade.... Read More...

POLITICS

China Gains Massive Latin American Influence on Heels of Disastrous Trump Policies

Keith GirardJanuary 25, 2022

Donald Trump’s determination to cut Latin American aid during his diastrous one-term presidency has opened the door to China, which is stepping in to fill the void and gain influence in the region.... Read More...

POLITICS

Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova returns with a new song and a new target. (Photo: Genius)

Putin Scourge Pussy Riot Unloads With New Feminist Anthem and Digital Video (See!)

Keith GirardJanuary 22, 2022

Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist protest art collective that drives President Vladimir Putin crazy, is out with power-pop new song written with Swedish artist Tove Lo.... Read More...

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Donald Trump Latest Clash With New York AG Points to Investigation End Game

Keith GirardJanuary 19, 2022

Donald Trump’s long-running battle with New York Attorney General Letitia James over his alleged shady business dealings is nearing its end game, according to the latest developments in the case.... Read More...

CRIMEPOLITICS

Failure to Act One Year After Jan 6 Mob Violence is Biggest Threat to Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardJanuary 6, 2022

It's been a year since the Jan. 6 insurrection and a rising amount of evidence links Donald Trump and his cronies to the violence... Read More...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Far-Right Hate,Violence Peaked on Jan. 6; Now Its Days May Finally be Numbered

Keith GirardNovember 26, 2021

Far-right hate and violence peaked during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, but time and justice are slowly turning the tide against the Donald Trump inspired culture war.... Read More...

CULTUREPOLITICS

Trump Bamboozles World Series With Political Stunt that Cheapens National Pastime

David Fagin and Keith GirardNovember 2, 2021

Donald Trump popped in at Game 4 of the World Series like a deadbeat ex-husband, who shows up uninvited at a family reunion... Read More...

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