Psychology in Politics
— Harry Truman’s “The buck stops here” embodied presidential accountability, but under Trump, blame is often shifted to subordinates. Personality traits like narcissism and Machiavellianism drive this avoidance of responsibility.
OPINION
— Donald Trump’s Iran bombings spark doubt over true impact, as credibility issues and conflicting reports cloud claims of destruction.
OPINION
— The U.S. faces mounting concerns over President Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, as he breaks precedent, suppresses dissent, and leverages immigration and insurrection fears for political gain. Democracy’s future is uncertain, B. Jay Cooper argues.
Freedom of Expression
— Senator Alex Padilla’s forceful removal from a press conference has sparked outrage, highlighting escalating political polarisation, threats to Congressional oversight, and growing acceptance of authoritarian tactics in US politics.
COMMENT
— Trump’s second-term diplomacy reveals bluster, not bargains. From stalled talks on Iran and Ukraine to empty proposals for Gaza, his ‘deal-making’ record looks more like bluff and retreat than strategic mastery.
Donald Trump
— Trump has sent troops into California without the Governor’s request, fuelling unrest over ICE raids and sparking legal threats. This sets a dangerous precedent under the controversial Insurrection Act.
Musk-Trump Relationship
— Trump and Musk’s alliance has imploded. Egos clashed, policies collided, and mutual contempt exploded after political betrayal, financial backlash, and a fierce battle for dominance played out in full public view.
US Politics
— Donald Trump slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting migrant due process, blasting justices and likening legal checks to threats against his mandate, in language echoing authoritarian leaders.
Donald Trump
— During a speech to U.S. troops, Donald Trump presents a patriotic initiative that includes a military parade for his birthday. He revises history and criticises allies, expressing envy that other nations celebrate their World War victories more prominently than the United States.
OPINION
— Donald Trump’s presidency veers wildly beyond tradition, meddling in universities, foreign real estate, and pop culture, pursuing personal gain and power with actions more fit for a monarch than a president.
Opinion Polls
— Donald Trump’s 100-day approval rating hit 45%, the lowest since his own 41% in 2017, as Biden, Obama, and past presidents fared better amid global economic shifts and diverging policy moves.
Trump 2.0
— Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs and broken commitments have shattered global trust in the US — undermining economic confidence, soft power and dollar dominance, while handing China a golden soft power opportunity.
COMMENT
— Donald Trump’s second 100 days have devastated America’s global standing — from deportations without due process to wrecking alliances, undermining education and economy, and shattering faith in U.S. democracy.
US Politics
— Donald Trump’s trade war rattled markets and voter confidence — bond sell-offs and rising prices dent approval ratings, especially among independents, risking Republican losses in 2026 midterms as Democrats gain favour.
OPINION
— Violence once sanctioned has come full circle — from Capitol riots to Tesla firebombings. Martin Luther King’s warnings echo louder than ever: injustice anywhere truly is a threat to justice everywhere.
Trump's Tariffs
— A historic US Treasury sell-off spooked investors, triggered by Donald Trump’s surprise tariff plans. Soaring yields and inflation fears forced a 90-day tariff pause — exposing fragile fiscal confidence and mounting debt woes.
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