![This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is GettyImages-2149547437.jpg Protesters demonstrate outside the US Supreme Court Building as the justices prepares to hear arguments on the immunity of former US president Donald Trump.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-2149547437.jpg)
The Supreme Court’s 5 Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump The Supreme Court’s 5 Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump
During the former president’s immunity hearing, Roberts & Co. made clear that they’re going to do everything they can to delay Trump’s criminal reckoning.
Apr 25, 2024 / Elie Mystal
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Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be. Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be.
His true addiction explains the president’s doziness.
Apr 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![Trump Campaign Launches](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1197368531-1.jpg)
Donald Trump’s Christian Soldiers Donald Trump’s Christian Soldiers
The MAGA church and white evangelical Christian voters.
Apr 15, 2024 / Peter Dreier
![Trump at Palm Beach Fundraiser](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Trump_Paulson_Fundraiser.jpg)
His Billionaire Buddies’ Bribery Bails Out Trump, Again and Again His Billionaire Buddies’ Bribery Bails Out Trump, Again and Again
The problem isn’t that the former president is broke but that he’s for sale.
Apr 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem votes in Saigon, Aug. 30, 1959. At the time, Diem’s government enjoyed American political and military assistance, but by late 1963, he would be overthrown and assassinated, having lost U.S. support.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/South-Vietnamese-President-Ngo-Dinh-Diem.jpg)
Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”? Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”?
If fascism—or even just an authoritarian regime—does happen here in November, it may look surprisingly familiar.
Apr 3, 2024 / Van Gosse
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Who Owns Donald Trump? Who Owns Donald Trump?
The former president’s financial troubles open up rich opportunities for political attack.
Mar 25, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![Former US president Donald Trump stands on stage during a campaign event on January 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev., ahead of the state's Republican presidential caucuses.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GettyImages-1965959342.jpg)
The True Threat of Donald Trump’s “Bloodbath” Speech The True Threat of Donald Trump’s “Bloodbath” Speech
Deplatforming the former president hasn’t worked, so America needs to rediscover his depravity.
Mar 18, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress on March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biden-state-of-the-union.jpg)
Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin! Let the Presidential Election Mudslinging Begin!
Trashing Donald Trump can’t be Joe Biden’s whole reelection message. But it’s a good start.
Mar 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![Joe Biden at podium](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bidenatpodium.jpg)
How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters? How Long Can Joe Biden Keep Hiding From His Own Voters?
Unable to defend his Israel/Palestine policy, the president has gone into the Witness Protection Program.
Mar 4, 2024 / Jeet Heer
![Then–US President Donald Trump holds a Bible outside of St. John's Episcopal church in Washington, D.C., on June 1, 2020. Trump was due to make a televised address to the nation after days of protests against police brutality.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GettyImages-1216826643.jpg)
Hit Trump on Theocracy, Not Hypocrisy Hit Trump on Theocracy, Not Hypocrisy
The former president’s alliance with religious fanatics is a far bigger problem than his lack of piety.
Feb 23, 2024 / Jeet Heer