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
Youthfulness Youthfulness
There’s talk of Biden’s age, but not of Trump’s. So how’s The Donald’s youthfulness conveyed? When he begins to bully or he whines, He sounds as if he’s still in second grade.
Aug 23, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump on Pence as Mob Constructs Gallows Trump on Pence as Mob Constructs Gallows
No calls for dispersal, just insults to Pence Was what Trump relayed to the crowd he harangued. He called Pence disloyal and things worse than that. No thanks to his boss did Mike…
Aug 9, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed bin Salman
He ordered the murder, our own report said, But we remain true to the oil he commands: Joe Biden decided to fist bump the man, As if a clenched fist hides the blood on one’s hands.
Jul 26, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Election Night at the Trump White House Election Night at the Trump White House
’Twas said that finding wise advice Was something Donald Trump had mastered. So who’d he listen to that night? Just Rudy Giuliani, plastered.
Jun 28, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Charitable View of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee A Charitable View of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
She’s done the speeches and the waves. As royals go, she’s been a dilly. For all this time, she’s done her job, It’s not her fault the job is silly.
Jun 14, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Next Move The Next Move
“Republican lawmakers this year passed an unprecedented bevy of bills targeting the authority of state and local election officials, a power grab that might allow partisan legislat…
May 31, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
To the Hypocrite Go the Spoils To the Hypocrite Go the Spoils
Mitch McConnell refused to schedule hearings on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on the novel rationale that a presidential election was too close, and he the…
May 17, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Le Pen’s Third Try for the Presidency Fails Le Pen’s Third Try for the Presidency Fails
You ran again and then you ran again, And still the French did not elect Le Pen. They knew you could have done a lot of harm If number three turned out to be the charm. We hope the…
May 3, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Tom Cotton, Legal Scholar Tom Cotton, Legal Scholar
Tom Cotton, a man with two Harvard degrees, attacked Ketanji Brown Jackson for representing a defendant accused of terrorism. —news reports Tom Cotton doesn’t seem to be aware That…
Apr 19, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin