Donald Trump isn’t on TikTok. And he may not need to be, as his allies and surrogates transform it in his favor. The social-media platform, though still regarded as a hub for Democratic voices and liberal causes, has seen an uptick of right-wing, pro-Trump influencers since the last presidential election. The increase comes as President […]
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The Trumpification of Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, is readying for her national close-up. How else to interpret her recent controversial trip to Texas to “fix” her smile, documented in a lengthy video? You know, the one she posted on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, singing the praises of Smile Texas, the cosmetic dental clinic […]
The “Trumpification” of the GOP’s Jan. 6 pardon push
A Republican running for one of the most competitive congressional seats in the country has stressed his belief that Donald Trump needs to win the White House and pardon some of the mob who took part in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. File: Joe Kent, Republican U.S. congressional candidate for Washington, 3rd […]