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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for August 2015

Politics
The conservative establishment is in deep denial about Donald Trump’s appealThe conservative establishment is in deep denial about Donald Trump’s appeal
Politics

The GOP donor class’s ideas are deeply unpopular. Trump has the cash to ignore them.

By Matthew Yglesias
Explainers
Donald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explainedDonald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explained
Explainers

Many journalists are saying Ramos deserves at least some of the blame. Here’s why.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump numbers soar as he attacks public figuresTrump numbers soar as he attacks public figures
Politics

— and 9 more things to know to start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential run, explained
2016 Presidential Election
By Libby Nelson and Tez Clark
Politics
Why did a woman see Donald Trump in her butter? Here’s a scientific explanation.Why did a woman see Donald Trump in her butter? Here’s a scientific explanation.
Politics

A psychological phenomenon explains why this sort of thing happens.

By German Lopez
Politics
Jorge Ramos is the most trusted name in Latino news. Trump bounced him from a briefing.Jorge Ramos is the most trusted name in Latino news. Trump bounced him from a briefing.
Politics
Donald Trump’s approval rating among Hispanic Americans is absolutely horribleDonald Trump’s approval rating among Hispanic Americans is absolutely horrible
Politics

Trump insisted he would win the Latino vote.

By German Lopez
Politics
If you want to understand Donald Trump, look to the success of the European far-rightIf you want to understand Donald Trump, look to the success of the European far-right
Politics

He’s like UKIP or the Sweden Democrats or the National Front or the True Finns.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump is using Jeb Bush’s mom to troll Jeb BushDonald Trump is using Jeb Bush’s mom to troll Jeb Bush
Politics

Donald Trump turned to an unusual source for his latest attack on Republican rival Jeb Bush.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump says the ‘real’ unemployment rate is 42%. He’s really, really wrong.Donald Trump says the ‘real’ unemployment rate is 42%. He’s really, really wrong.
Politics
Donald Trump’s appalling reaction to a hate crime committed in his nameDonald Trump’s appalling reaction to a hate crime committed in his name
Politics

Two Trump followers were inspired to beat up a homeless man because “Donald Trump is right.” Here’s Trump’s response.

By Dara Lind
Politics
These charts show why Donald Trump’s poll lead is less impressive than it looksThese charts show why Donald Trump’s poll lead is less impressive than it looks
Politics

Look who was leading in 2008 and 2012.

By Javier Zarracina and Andrew Prokop
Politics
Jeb Bush is the latest victim of the Trump effectJeb Bush is the latest victim of the Trump effect
Politics

Watch as the former Florida governor tries to attack Trump from the right on immigration.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Watch this incredible photo shoot of Donald Trump with a bald eagle from Time magazineWatch this incredible photo shoot of Donald Trump with a bald eagle from Time magazine
Politics

The eagle is named Uncle Sam.

By German Lopez
Politics
I bought Donald Trump’s board game. You should not.I bought Donald Trump’s board game. You should not.
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Politics

You should play basically anything else instead.

By Dylan Matthews