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“Bill Shine, who was forced out of Fox after being accused of aiding and abetting the sexual predator Roger Ailes, is named White House communications director.” —News reports He…
Aug 2, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Baby Over London Trump Baby Over London
“A giant orange balloon of Mr. Trump depicted as a pouting baby in a diaper and holding a smartphone took flight in London earlier in the day.”—The New York Times As pointed as the…
Jul 19, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
‘Under Trump the GOP Has Become a Cult’ ‘Under Trump the GOP Has Become a Cult’
—The Boston Globe So why do they maintain their loyalty Despite his lies, despite the fact that he Acts like a child instead of an adult? ’Cause it’s a cult. Why would his people a…
Jul 5, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obama Envy Obama Envy
(Or, Why Isn’t Orange the New Black?) How great am I? As great as one can be. So why do they admire him, not me? The phony press keeps saying he’s got class, Implying I’m a blimp-l…
Jun 21, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Political Horticulture Political Horticulture
Since one of his administration’s features Is quite a large supply of swamp-like creatures, Perhaps he thinks he’ll make this swamp a garden By offering each miscreant a pardon. T…
Jun 7, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp! Drain the Swamp!
This metaphor for cleaning up DC Has now become a Trumpian refrain. The task is getting harder day by day, With Trump appointees clogging up the drain.
May 24, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
It’s a Witch Hunt! It’s a Witch Hunt!
Or Some witchlike people have disguises that May cover up a black and pointy hat. The one nabbed first of all, to Trump’s chagrin, Was “Lock Her Up” adviser Michael Flynn. Then Man…
May 10, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Threatens Senator Tester Trump Threatens Senator Tester
“I know things about Tester… and if I said them he’d never be elected again.” —Donald Trump That Trumpian threat sounds familiar— That boast of what he can unearth. You think he w…
May 3, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Depressing White House Personnel News Depressing White House Personnel News
The cable-news folks never tire Of wondering who Trump will fire. Will Kelly’s tries at saying no Mean he will be the next to go? Will Pruitt’s graft at long last force A flight ba…
Apr 26, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
John Bolton Replaces H.R. McMaster John Bolton Replaces H.R. McMaster
We’ve said our farewells to McMaster, Who all hoped would stave off disaster. We’ve now got in charge A nutcase at large. The end of the world may come faster.
Apr 19, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin