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Pence’s Handling of COVID Is Straight Out of the Christian Right Playbook
The tendency to lie to advance an agenda is not something Pence needed to learn from Trump.
A “Still Infectious” Trump Refuses to Participate in Virtual Debate
The debate was changed to a virtual format to protect town hall participants from unnecessary exposure to coronavirus.
Trump Loses Yet Another Attempt in Appeals Court to Keep His Tax Returns Hidden
The unanimous ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Trump will turn once again to the Supreme Court.
“Super-Spreader” Trump Returns to Oval Office Despite Being Contagious
Trump's COVID negligence is threatening more than his inner circle.
After Being Airlifted to a World-Class Hospital, Trump Compares COVID to the Flu
Trump cited incorrect numbers on yearly flu deaths and said Americans have “learned to live” with COVID.
Campaign Spokeswoman Props Up Trump’s “Firsthand Experience” With COVID
A recent poll shows Trump's COVID diagnosis made voters less confident in his ability to lead on the pandemic.
Trump Is Deploying a Propaganda Campaign to Pretend He Has “Defeated” COVID
Mixing the worst totalitarian traditions with uniquely American narcissism, the Trump regime tries to deny reality.
Public Outrage Spreads Over Trump’s Unnecessary and Risky “Joy Ride”
As doctors lament Trump's recent carelessness, polls show Americans don't view him as a responsible leader on COVID.
Reports Emerge Showing Trump “Knowingly Exposed” Those Around Him to COVID
An emerging timeline suggests Trump likely exposed others or chose not to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19.
Calls Grow for Full Transparency on Trump’s Status Following Hospitalization
Public watchdogs are arguing for an independent medical evaluation due to the Trump administration's record of deceit.