The Removal of Lt. Col. Vindman (and His Brother) From the White House Staff The Removal of Lt. Col. Vindman (and His Brother) From the White House Staff
To White House employees the message is clear: For someone who wants to protect his career, Acceptance of alternate facts is required. And telling the truth can now get you fired.
Feb 18, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Vote to Acquit Trump The Vote to Acquit Trump
He lies about how much he owns. But one thing’s true, and very scary: The US Senate has become His wholly owned subsidiary.
Feb 11, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Letters From the February 24, 2020, Issue Letters From the February 24, 2020, Issue
Competing theories… A serious misconception (web only)…
Feb 11, 2020 / Our Readers and Gabriel Winant
Mike Pompeo Implies That a Reporter Who Pressed Him Can’t Locate Ukraine on the Map Mike Pompeo Implies That a Reporter Who Pressed Him Can’t Locate Ukraine on the Map
Mike’s insulting, of course, and quite childish at that. But this might not be labeled a loss If you think of the blunders abroad we’d avoid By imposing such tests on his boss.
Feb 4, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Prince Harry’s Employment Prospects in Canada (Worst-Case Scenario) Prince Harry’s Employment Prospects in Canada (Worst-Case Scenario)
The prince has trouble finding work. Although without a pause he’s hunted, He hasn’t seen an ad that says, “Experienced ribbon cutter wanted.”…
Jan 28, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump’s Threats to the Iranians Trump’s Threats to the Iranians
He said we would target their cultural sites. The next day, he had much less surety. Still, thinking of what might be culture to him, They’re beefing up golf course security.
Jan 21, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin