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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for January 2021

What Reconstruction teaches us about white nationalism today
Politics

Historian Eric Foner on the long tradition of white nationalists clashing with Black people exercising their rights.

By Fabiola Cineas
Technology
How Trump could theoretically get his Facebook backHow Trump could theoretically get his Facebook back
Technology

Facebook asked its independent oversight board to decide if it made the right call when it indefinitely suspended Trump.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Technology
How will Trump handle life without Twitter and Facebook? Ask Alex Jones.How will Trump handle life without Twitter and Facebook? Ask Alex Jones.
Technology

What happens when the former leader of the free world gets deplatformed? We’re going to find out.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Biden is starting to roll back Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” programBiden is starting to roll back Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program
Politics

Migrants arriving on the border will no longer be sent back to Mexico to await hearings.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Biden is ending Trump’s travel banBiden is ending Trump’s travel ban
Politics

It’s the beginning of the end for Trump’s immigration policies.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The pro-Trump inauguration protests at state capitols were complete dudsThe pro-Trump inauguration protests at state capitols were complete duds
Politics

Some might even describe them as “low energy.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Biden is already rolling back Trump’s immigration legacyBiden is already rolling back Trump’s immigration legacy
Politics

The president is planning six executive actions on his first day in office.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Here are the perks Trump will get as ex-presidentHere are the perks Trump will get as ex-president
Politics

Assuming Congress lets him keep them.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The moment Trump officially left WashingtonThe moment Trump officially left Washington
Politics

“Goodbye. We love you.”

By Jerusalem Demsas
Politics
Everything you need to know about Biden’s inaugurationEverything you need to know about Biden’s inauguration
Politics

The schedule, livestream, and how to watch the events around the swearing-in of the 46th president of the United States.

By Jerusalem Demsas, Nicole Narea and 1 more
Politics
The most bizarre thing about Trump’s farewell speech is how normal it soundsThe most bizarre thing about Trump’s farewell speech is how normal it sounds
Politics

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. You wouldn’t know it from his last speech before leaving office.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
The Trump presidency is over, and Obamacare is still aliveThe Trump presidency is over, and Obamacare is still alive
Politics

Trump managed to accomplish very little on health care, despite Republicans’ decade-long obsession with repealing the Affordable Care Act.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
McConnell commemorates President Trump’s last day by blaming him for a riotMcConnell commemorates President Trump’s last day by blaming him for a riot
Politics

But his remarkable denunciation overlooks his own party’s responsibility.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
On his last full day in office, Trump sinks to his lowest low in major pollsOn his last full day in office, Trump sinks to his lowest low in major polls
Politics

Presidents usually get a ratings bump as they leave office. Trump is seeing the opposite.

By Zeeshan Aleem and Sean Collins
Politics
As Trump prepares for final presidential pardons, will he attempt to pardon himself?As Trump prepares for final presidential pardons, will he attempt to pardon himself?
Politics

Trump is reportedly planning to make more than 100 pardons before leaving office.

By Anya van Wagtendonk