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Doug Bergum
July 31, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Does Trump’s Interior Secretary Know What a Battery Is?
Doug Burgum seemed baffled by the concept of solar energy, which he apparently thinks doesn’t work at night.
May 23, 2024
Alex Shephard
Trump’s Disastrous Veep Search Hints at a Deeper Problem
He’s leading Biden in the polls and catching up in fundraising. So why can’t Trump find a good running mate?
September 28, 2023
Walter Shapiro
The Case for Being Skeptical of Trump’s Huge Lead
The media declared Trump a winner of the second GOP debate he didn’t even show up for. But an early primary loss could hurt his campaign.

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