The Republican Health-Care Bill The Republican Health-Care Bill
They needed a triumph the White House could share, No matter how many it left without care. They managed to clear a congressional clot, But “First, do no harm” was what they forgot…
May 18, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The People’s Voice Is Heard The People’s Voice Is Heard
“Giving Advice, Business Titans Feel at Home in White House.” —Headline, The New York Times No worries for those workers left behind, For Trump has found some folks to plead their…
May 4, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
An O’Reilly Defender An O’Reilly Defender
“I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.” —Donald Trump The president’s defending Bill, However grim the charges are. No flip-flop there: Trump’s plainly said That groping’s fine if…
Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Business as Usual Business as Usual
The conflicts ethics watchdogs see To Trumps are hardly worth a mention. To them the presidency is Another form of brand extension.
Apr 6, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Fails to Close His First Big Washington Deal Trump Fails to Close His First Big Washington Deal
But how? His book defines the art. Reporters often cite it. One salient fact that they forgot: He didn’t really write it.
Mar 30, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump’s Wiretapping Accusation Trump’s Wiretapping Accusation
Though almost no one else has shrunk From saying that it’s total bunk, This man-child who must show he’s strong Cannot admit that he was wrong. No matter if his facts are checked…
Mar 23, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Kellyanne Conway on the Couch Kellyanne Conway on the Couch
The way she perches on a couch May not be reason to decry her, But it’s OK to mention that Ms. Conway is a world-class liar.
Mar 16, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Accuses Obama of Tapping His Phone Trump Accuses Obama of Tapping His Phone
In general, planting a wire Is something to which we’re averse. If done by a Muslim from Kenya, Of course, it is clearly much worse.
Mar 9, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Accuses the Media of Spreading Fake News Trump Accuses the Media of Spreading Fake News
One has to admire the chutzpah it takes To say such a thing when you’re King of the Fakes.
Mar 2, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Mental Issues Mental Issues
“Is It Time to Call Trump Mentally Ill?” —Headline, The New York Times Attempts to divine how this president thinks Will soon turn us into a nation of shrinks. His lie after lie a…
Feb 23, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin