The careers of two of America’s greatest presidents, Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump, have more meaningful parallels than any other American presidents. The primary historical/political cord that binds them together is the word “establishment.” In the political history of the United States, the word “establishment” has never been so dominant or so consequential to the […] Read more
When Donald and Melania Trump descended the escalator at Trump Tower to announce his presidential candidacy, they were met with unparalleled derision from all sides. Most importantly, he was derided by the so-called “political establishment,” inasmuch as virtually all major presidential candidates had arisen from the then existing political establishment. The United States had endured […] Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said President Donald Trump’s executive orders against TikTok and WeChat could be “broader” than just those two apps. Pompeo did not elaborate, but his comments could be hinting at action against other Chinese apps or even TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, or WeChat owner Tencent. “So when President Trump made his announcement about not only […] Read more
Declaring himself “your president of law and order,” President Donald Trump vowed Monday to return order to American streets using the military if widespread violence isn’t quelled, even as peaceful protesters just outside the White House gates were dispersed with tear gas, flash grenades and rubber bullets. It was all, apparently, so Trump could visit […] Read more
