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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for May 2017

Politics
I read Trump’s budget with an expert. His take: it’s based on phony assumptions.I read Trump’s budget with an expert. His take: it’s based on phony assumptions.
Politics

There are some decent ideas here, but the numbers don’t add up.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s budget slashes his own border wall request by 80%Trump’s budget slashes his own border wall request by 80%
Politics

Trump now wants $1.6 billion in 2018, to build less than 100 miles of wall.

By Dara Lind
Explainers
How Donald Trump could actually build the wall — and who would pay the priceHow Donald Trump could actually build the wall — and who would pay the price
Explainers

What it would take for Trump’s signature promise to become reality

By Dara Lind and Tara Golshan
Politics
Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump’s lies are creeping tyrannyHistorian Timothy Snyder: Trump’s lies are creeping tyranny
Politics

A historian on the danger of Donald Trump.

By Sean Illing
World Politics
The “Muslim ban” president is about to give a speech on Islam. In Saudi Arabia.The “Muslim ban” president is about to give a speech on Islam. In Saudi Arabia.
World Politics

What could go wrong?

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
The inadvertent parallels between Trump and Nixon are getting a bit ridiculousThe inadvertent parallels between Trump and Nixon are getting a bit ridiculous
Politics

Could Trump at least stop using the same words Nixon did?

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump is trying to run the government like his business. That’s why he’s failing.Trump is trying to run the government like his business. That’s why he’s failing.
Politics

“Trump’s background in business could not have prepared him less for the job he has now.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
The new special counsel investigating Trump: who he is, what he can do, what comes nextThe new special counsel investigating Trump: who he is, what he can do, what comes next
Politics

A former FBI director is going to take the Russia investigation to another level.

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
All the president’s yes menAll the president’s yes men
Politics

Trump’s most credible messengers are being accurate. But they’re not being honest.

By Dara Lind
Politics
An ex-CIA officer explains why intelligence officials “absolutely can’t trust” TrumpAn ex-CIA officer explains why intelligence officials “absolutely can’t trust” Trump
Politics

“Not one agency in the United States government would grant Trump a security clearance — ever. He’s too much of a risk.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump is dangerous. But he’s not Nixon — yetTrump is dangerous. But he’s not Nixon — yet
Politics

“There’s a darkness to Nixon that most people don’t know about.” — historian Tim Naftali

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Afghanistan First? Trump mulls a mini surge for America’s longest war.Afghanistan First? Trump mulls a mini surge for America’s longest war.
World Politics

Afghanistan’s forever war may be about to get more foreverer.

By Alex Ward
Politics
This Harvard law professor thinks Trump really could be impeached over ComeyThis Harvard law professor thinks Trump really could be impeached over Comey
Politics

“When a president can break the law without fear of impeachment, then we should really be worried.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s decision to fire Comey is another win for Vladimir PutinTrump’s decision to fire Comey is another win for Vladimir Putin
Politics

Putin wanted to make Americans doubt their government. He’s succeeded.

By Phillip Carter
Politics
Read James Comey’s farewell letter to the FBIRead James Comey’s farewell letter to the FBI
Politics

“It is done, and I will be fine.”

By Dara Lind