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Donald Trump is the worst president ever View other drafts Whether Donald Trump is the worst president ever is a matter of opinion, but there are certainly many reasons why people might believe that to be the case. Some of the criticisms of Trump's presidency include: His divisive rhetoric and policies, which have alienated many Americans and exacerbated existing divisions in the country. His lack of experience and qualifications for the job, which led to some disastrous decisions and policy failures. His corruption and self-dealing, which have raised serious questions about his commitment to the public good. His attacks on democratic institutions and norms, which have undermined the rule of law and the American system of government. Ultimately, whether or not Trump is the worst president ever is a matter of personal judgment. However, there is no doubt that he was a controversial and polarizing figure who left a lasting mark on American politics. Here are some additional detail...

More Characteristic Calm

characteristic calm: “Political Persecution,” Trump alleged in his statement. “Political persecution,” parroted Reps. Diana Harshbarger (Tenn.), Josh Brecheen (Okla.), Claudia Tenney (N.Y.), and Paul Gosar (Ariz.). “Blatant Election Interference,” Trump announced. “This is unprecedented election interference,” echoed GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik (N.Y.). “An attempt to interfere in our Presidential election,” echoed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.). “Witch hunt,” complained Trump. “Witch hunt,” repeated Reps. George Santos (N.Y.), Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Ralph Norman (S.C.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and more, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.). “Weaponizing our justice system,” Trump inveighed. “Weaponizing,” chorused Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Reps. David Rouzer (N.C.), Austin Scott (Ga.), Rich McCormick (Ga.) and more. Trump blamed George Soros. Reps. Wesley Hunt (Tex.), Mike Johnson (La.), Harshbarger, Gosar and Sens. Rick Scott (Fla.) and Ron Johns...

Legal Cases Against Trump

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/03/what-are-the-legal-cases-against-donald-trump.html EARLY AND OFTEN MAR. 24, 2023 The Case(s) Against Donald Trump It’s hard to keep track, so we made a guide. By Nia Prater, Intelligencer staff writer, who covers New York politics Photo-Illustration: by Intelligencer; Photos Getty Images In recent days, all eyes have been on the Manhattan grand jury that is expected to indict Donald Trump, but his legal troubles extend far beyond the city’s borders. In Georgia, he is being investigated for his attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results while he was president. In Washington, a Justice Department special counsel is running a fast-moving probe into both his handling of classified documents and his conduct around the attack on the U.S. Capitol. And then there’s the civil case against him by E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation. It can be a lot to follow, so here’s what’s on deck. Stormy Daniels Hush Mone...

Characteristic Calm

Trump reacted to the news with characteristic calm early Saturday morning with a pair of all-caps social media posts that culminated in a call to unrest. First he wrote: OUR NATION IS NOW THIRD WORLD & DYING. THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD! THE RADICAL LEFT ANARCHISTS HAVE STOLLEN OUR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, AND WITH IT, THE HEART OF OUR OUR COUNTRY. AMERICAN PATRIOTS ARE BEING ARRESTED & HELD IN CAPTIVITY LIKE ANIMALS, WHILE CRIMINALS & LEFTIST THUGS ARE ALLOWED TO ROAM THE STREETS, KILLING & BURNING WITH NO RETRIBUTION. MILLIONS ARE FLOODING THROUGH OUR OPEN BOARDERS, MANY FROM PRISONS & MENTAL INSTITUTIONS. CRIME & INFLATION ARE DESTROYING OUR VERY WAY OF LIFE… Then he continued: Page 2: NOW ILLEGAL LEAKS FROM A CORRUPT & HIGHLY POLITICAL MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE, WHICH HAS ALLOWED NEW RECORDS TO BE SET IN VIOLENT CRIME & WHOSE LEADER IS FUNDED BY GEORGE SOROS, INDICATE THAT, WITH NO CRIME BEING ABLE TO BE PROVEN, & BASED ON AN OLD &...

New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market

New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market Genetic samples from the market were recently uploaded to an international database and then removed after scientists asked China about them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/science/covid-wuhan-market-raccoon-dogs-lab-leak.html 17 Members of the Wuhan Hygiene Emergency Response Team leaving the closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market on Jan. 11, 2020. Members of the Wuhan Hygiene Emergency Response Team leaving the closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market on Jan. 11, 2020.Credit...Noel Celis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Benjamin Mueller By Benjamin Mueller March 16, 2023 Sign up for The Next Pandemic newsletter. Insights and guidance for preparing for future outbreaks. Get it sent to your inbox. An international team of virus experts said on Thursday that they had found genetic data from a market in Wuhan, China, linking the coronavirus with raccoon dogs for sale there, adding evidence to the case that the wor...

All the Texts Fox News Didn’t Want You to Read

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/03/all-the-texts-fox-news-didnt-want-you-to-read.html THE DOMINION LAWSUIT 4:19 P.M. All the Texts Fox News Didn’t Want You to Read By Nia Prater, Matt Stieb, and Benjamin Hart Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images In 2021, Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News. The company accused Fox personalities of repeatedly airing debunked election-fraud theories involving Dominion’s voting machines, which saw heavy use in the 2020 election. It’s notoriously difficult to win defamation cases in American courts; Dominion must prove that Fox News hosts knowingly disseminated falsehoods to their viewers. To that end, the company subpoenaed extensive internal text messages and emails from and between prominent names in the Fox News infrastructure, including Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, and Rupert Murdoch himself. In the messages, all from the weeks after the election, the hosts discuss Donald Trump...

J6 Soreboard

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/01/05/jan-6-insurrection-2-years-later-how-many-arrested-convicted-and-what-price-donald-trump-may-still-pay/?sh=4ad80487513e FORBESINNOVATION BREAKING Jan. 6 Insurrection 2 Years Later: How Many Arrested, Convicted And What Price Donald Trump May Still Pay Arianna Johnson Forbes Staff I cover the latest trends in science, tech and healthcare. Follow 18 Jan 5, 2023,04:59pm EST Updated Jan 7, 2023, 06:07pm EST TOPLINE Friday marks the two year anniversary of the infamous Jan. 6 attack where pro-Trump supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol, ransacking the building and forcing Congress to seek safety. TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-ELECTION-TRUMP Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol.AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES KEY FACTS It took around four hours to secure the building so Congress could certify President Biden’s election win. Several people died as a result of the insurrection, including protestors like ...