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Jacob Gardenswartz

Jacob Gardenswartz

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Jacob Gardenswartz

    Politics
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    Politics
    President Trump’s trips to Mar-a-Lago have cost taxpayers an estimated $10 millionPresident Trump’s trips to Mar-a-Lago have cost taxpayers an estimated $10 million
    Politics

    President Obama spent $97 million on travel while he was in office. Trump is on pace to outspend him in less than one year.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    The Weeds
    The Weeds: Trump and Russia. What happens next?The Weeds: Trump and Russia. What happens next?
    Podcast
    The Weeds

    Vox’s Ezra Klein, Matt Yglesias, and Sarah Kliff discuss how Trump’s Russia scandals are hindering his ability to make progress on policy.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Transcript: President Donald Trump’s rally in Melbourne, FloridaTranscript: President Donald Trump’s rally in Melbourne, Florida
    Politics
    How to watch Donald Trump’s rally in Melbourne, FloridaHow to watch Donald Trump’s rally in Melbourne, Florida
    Politics
    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Trump cannot seem to give a straight answer on anti-SemitismTrump cannot seem to give a straight answer on anti-Semitism
    Politics

    In a news conference, Trump called a question about the rise in anti-Semitic incidents “insulting.”

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    GOP senators are split on whether to investigate Flynn’s Russia tiesGOP senators are split on whether to investigate Flynn’s Russia ties
    Politics

    Despite some opposition, an investigation is “highly likely.”

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Matt Lauer: “Kellyanne, that makes no sense”Matt Lauer: “Kellyanne, that makes no sense”
    Politics

    White House counselor Kellyanne Conway struggles to explain the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Donald Trump won’t let his voter fraud myth dieDonald Trump won’t let his voter fraud myth die
    Politics

    He also called Elizabeth Warren “Pocahontas” again.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Everything is wrong with this Breitbart-Sean Spicer interviewEverything is wrong with this Breitbart-Sean Spicer interview
    Politics

    Vox’s video team explains what makes the interview so awkward.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz

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