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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for January 2021

Republicans own this
Politics

The Capitol Hill mob was the logical culmination of years of mainstream Republican politics.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”
Politics

He still won’t concede the election, even with his back against the wall.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Shopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His walletShopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His wallet
Technology

The software firm has taken down President Trump’s online stores.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
Are we entering a new era of political violence?Are we entering a new era of political violence?
Politics

“We are in very dangerous territory.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
President Trump is considering pardoning himself. I asked 15 experts if that’s legal.President Trump is considering pardoning himself. I asked 15 experts if that’s legal.
Politics

Is a self-pardon constitutional? The answer is strangely murky.

By Sean Illing
Politics
147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack
Politics

Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the election — but some Republicans still objected.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump campaign lawyer breaks with Trump over the Capitol insurrectionTrump campaign lawyer breaks with Trump over the Capitol insurrection
Politics

“The client has used the lawyer’s services to perpetrate a crime.”

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol HillThe far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol Hill
Politics

Conspiracy theories alleging antifa involvement spread quickly in the riot’s aftermath.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Technology
Looks like Trump got his Twitter account backLooks like Trump got his Twitter account back
Technology

Facebook and Twitter have been scrambling to limit Trump’s reach after the insurrection on Capitol Hill.

By Rebecca Heilweil and Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Romney just urged Republicans to stop entertaining Trump’s election liesRomney just urged Republicans to stop entertaining Trump’s election lies
Politics

“The best way we could show respect for the voters who were upset is by telling them the truth.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol — but few have been arrested so farHundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol — but few have been arrested so far
Politics

45 people have been arrested.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The insurrection is happening at state capitols, tooThe insurrection is happening at state capitols, too
Politics

Across the country, protesters have rallied outside, as well as inside, state capitol buildings over Trump’s false claims of voter fraud.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Former President Obama: Attack on Capitol was a “violent crescendo” incited by Trump’s liesFormer President Obama: Attack on Capitol was a “violent crescendo” incited by Trump’s lies
Politics

“We’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
“It’s no protest. It’s insurrection”: President-elect Joe Biden condemns Trump supporters attacking the Capitol“It’s no protest. It’s insurrection”: President-elect Joe Biden condemns Trump supporters attacking the Capitol
Politics

Biden called on Trump to “step up” and confront the rioters’ actions.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump responds to Capitol riots by doubling down on his stolen election lieTrump responds to Capitol riots by doubling down on his stolen election lie
Politics

In a video that was framed as a call for the mob to “go home,” Trump proclaimed his love for the rioters.

By Ian Millhiser