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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.
The Trump Campaign Is Deploying “Army” of Poll Watchers to Intimidate Voters
Far right groups are recruiting hundreds of volunteers to show up physically at polling places.
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’s Hospitalization Hasn’t Diminished the Threat of Election Theft
Trump and his backers have made clear their intent to denigrate and then defy the popular will.
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.
Trump Needs Accomplices at Every Level of Government to Pull Off a Coup
Are we doomed to suffer a coup d'état no matter the outcome of the election?
Trump Megadonors and Business Execs Are Bankrolling QAnon-Friendly Candidates
House Freedom Caucus members, gun rights organizations and prominent GOP donors are donating to extremist candidates.
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.