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Headshot of George Santos speaks in Las Vegas at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) annual meeting. His hand is raised in oath.

George Santos George Santos

George Santos invented an alternate life, With chutzpah we’ve seen only rarely. Mendacity in all his statements was rife. He beat Trump in lying, though barely.

Jan 10, 2023 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Trump golf

Exit Trump? Exit Trump?

Some Washington types say that Trump’s here for good; He’ll handle those setbacks just fine. But some say they’re certain that soon he may go, And not with a bang but a whine.

Dec 27, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Winners

Winners Winners

Among the people Trump will not denounce, Who’s leading now for statements that appall us? The race remains quite close, but in the lead It’s Ye and his pal Fuentes über alles.

Dec 13, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Hunter Biden, wearing a suit and tie, speaks at the DNC via webcam

The Agenda of House Republicans The Agenda of House Republicans

We said when we ran that we’d make this place great. We’ll honor that pledge, but right out of the gate, Inflation, the border, will just have to wait. We need to nab Hunter before…

Nov 29, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The billionaire Elon Musk bought 9 percent of Twitter

Musk Takes Over Twitter Musk Takes Over Twitter

Nov 15, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Liz Truss

Supply-Side Economics Strikes Again Supply-Side Economics Strikes Again

We bid farewell to poor Liz Truss. Her economics caused a fuss. Supply-side loyalty prevails. Despite the fact it always fails. Liz thought that wealth would downward trickle. That…

Nov 1, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

View of the entrance to Julia Richman Education Complex High School on Manhattan's Upper East Side in New York, N.Y.

Gallia Est Omnis Divisa in Partes Tres Gallia Est Omnis Divisa in Partes Tres

NYU organic chemistry professor fired after students complain that his course is too difficult.—News reports A pity that she’s now beneath the soil. She rests in peace, where one c…

Oct 18, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Ukrainian soldier in the Kupiansk, a recaptured frontline city in the Kharkiv region.

A Farewell to Arms A Farewell to Arms

(Draft-age Russian male version)

Oct 4, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

King Charles III speaks as now-Queen Camilla sits beside him at Westminster Hall.

The New King The New King

As prince, King Charles tried not to act Like some aloof high-muck-a-muck. He spoke his mind, like common folk. So please feel free to call him Chuck.

Sep 20, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A member of the Secret Service is seen in front of the home of former President Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on August 9, 2022

Overheard From Those Going Through the Boxes Found in Trump’s Basement Overheard From Those Going Through the Boxes Found in Trump’s Basement

“Some hamburger menus (with stains) seem to be Right next to our plans for the South China Sea. “ “I’ve just come across some old bills—all still owed.” “I wonder if this is the nu…

Sep 6, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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