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John Kelly
September 2, 2025
Alex Shephard
I Miss the “Adults in the Room” From Trump’s First Term
During the president’s first administration, I rolled my eyes at the idea that experienced hands were working behind the scenes to restrain him. It’s clear now that I was wrong to dismiss it.
December 23, 2024
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump Is
The New Republic
’s 2024 Scoundrel of the Year
If we’re being honest, he deserves this ignominy every year. But after Trump dodged justice this year and nonetheless won the presidency, we cannot responsibly give this “award” to anyone else.
October 25, 2024
Timothy Noah
The Influential Men Who Disdain Trump—but Won’t Endorse Harris
History will remember that Fraidy-Cats like Jeff Bezos and Mitt Romney went AWOL during their country’s hour of need.
July 29, 2024
Robert Schlesinger
J.D. Vance Proves It: Trump Hires the Very Worst People
Trump’s new running mate will haunt him just like all of the fools and weasels from his first administration.
October 13, 2020
Ankush Khardori
No One’s Hands Are Clean at the Justice Department
Why officials at every level are implicated in the department’s worst abuses of the Trump era, starting with its family separation policy
August 29, 2019
Alex Shephard
Twilight of the “Adults in the Room”
Jim Mattis was said to be one of the grown-ups protecting the country from Trump's worst impulses. Does anyone remember feeling safer?
May 7, 2019
Matt Ford
The Ignoble Afterlife of the Trump Staffer
John Kelly is the latest former official to cash in on his experience working for a corrupt and immoral administration.
December 10, 2018
Jeet Heer
Nick Ayers, expected to be named White House Chief of Staff, turns down the job.
December 7, 2018
Jeet Heer
Corey Lewandowski continues tradition of near-brawls.
November 21, 2018
Jeet Heer
John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.
October 23, 2018
Jeet Heer
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly really does seem to have a temper.
October 18, 2018
Jeet Heer
White House shouting match belies Trump’s claim he runs a “well-oiled machine.”
July 31, 2018
Jeet Heer
John Kelly agrees to two more years of hell.
May 17, 2018
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Kevin Baker
Nothing in All Creation Is Hidden
Why America needs truth and reconciliation after Trump
March 5, 2018
Jeet Heer
Trump’s Chaos Is Becoming America’s Chaos
His push for a trade war shows how an "isolated and angry" president could wreak havoc for the country.
February 14, 2018
Alex Shephard
The White House’s Rob Porter Defense Is Falling Apart
But don't expect the administration to change its story.
February 13, 2018
Alex Shephard
The White House’s Rob Porter problem is only getting worse.
January 22, 2018
Jeet Heer
Will the Real President Please Stand Up?
The government shutdown shows just how powerful John Kelly has become—and how he's bringing chaos, not order, to the White House.
January 11, 2018
Jeet Heer
Donald Trump’s Two-Faced Presidency
He and his administration often contradict each other. How long can this fragile arrangement last?
November 15, 2017
Sarah Jones
Trump helped free three UCLA basketball players from China. Then he demanded their gratitude.
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