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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for March 2021

Politics
Birx says US Covid-19 deaths were preventable, but won’t acknowledge her complicityBirx says US Covid-19 deaths were preventable, but won’t acknowledge her complicity
Politics

The former Trump health official’s comments to Sanjay Gupta and the ensuing backlash, briefly explained.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
The Senate primary in Ohio is all about TrumpThe Senate primary in Ohio is all about Trump
Explainers

Trump wants the GOP to be all about him. The campaign to replace Rob Portman indicates he’s getting his way.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Sidney Powell gives up the game, admits Trump’s election conspiracies weren’t factualSidney Powell gives up the game, admits Trump’s election conspiracies weren’t factual
Politics

In response to Dominion’s defamation lawsuit, Powell’s lawyers say “reasonable people” wouldn’t buy her claims.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
The intellectual case for Trump: A debateThe intellectual case for Trump: A debate
Politics

A leading pro-Trump scholar and I argue about Trump’s appeal, the future of right-wing populism, and who’s to blame for a polarized America.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Jody Hice tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he wants to be in charge of Georgia’s elections.Jody Hice tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he wants to be in charge of Georgia’s elections.
Politics

Hice wants to bring Trump’s brand of anti-democracy to Georgia’s elections.

By Ian Millhiser
Science
Please, Trump: Keep telling your supporters the Covid-19 vaccines workPlease, Trump: Keep telling your supporters the Covid-19 vaccines work
Science

Republicans are the most Covid-19 vaccine hesitant group. Trump can help.

By Brian Resnick
Explainers
Trump’s tepid, halfhearted endorsement of Covid-19 vaccines, explainedTrump’s tepid, halfhearted endorsement of Covid-19 vaccines, explained
Explainers

Trump’s base is remarkably vaccine-hesitant, so what he says about vaccination matters.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Hannity says Biden should call Trump and thank him for his Covid-19 response. That’s a stretch.Hannity says Biden should call Trump and thank him for his Covid-19 response. That’s a stretch.
Politics

Fox News’s absurd reaction to Biden’s primetime coronavirus speech, explained.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
Donald Trump is attempting a hostile takeover of the Republican PartyDonald Trump is attempting a hostile takeover of the Republican Party
Explainers

Trump’s one-sided feud with the RNC, explained.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump tells GOP committees to stop using his name for fundraisingTrump tells GOP committees to stop using his name for fundraising
Politics

Trump sent cease and desist orders to the RNC, NRSC, and NRCC on Friday.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
QAnon believers think Trump will be inaugurated again on March 4QAnon believers think Trump will be inaugurated again on March 4
Politics

Law enforcement is preparing for potential threats, including from other violent extremist and militia groups, on Thursday.

By Nicole Narea
The future of QAnon, explained by 8 experts
Politics

QAnon’s prophecies failed to come true. Here’s why the conspiracy theory will persist anyway.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump wins CPAC straw poll on the 2024 presidential primary, with 55 percent supportTrump wins CPAC straw poll on the 2024 presidential primary, with 55 percent support
Politics

The CPAC poll showed greater support for Trump’s agenda than for the potential 2024 candidate himself.

By Gabby Birenbaum
The Republican revolt against democracy, explained in 13 charts
Politics

The Trump years revealed a dark truth: The Republican Party is no longer committed to democracy. These charts tell the story.

By Zack Beauchamp