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James Comey
July 20, 2017
Clio Chang
In Donald Trump’s world there are no laws, only loyalists and traitors.
July 18, 2017
Brian Beutler
Why Trump Loyalists Should Care About the Russia Scandal
The president has proven he'll sell out members of his own tribe. He won't hesitate to do the same to his supporters.
July 12, 2017
Brian Beutler
Democrats should vote en masse against Trump’s FBI director nominee.
July 10, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump and Jason Chaffetz should keep in mind that James Comey is a wealthy lawyer before they defame him.
July 10, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump gets his morning briefing from Fox & Friends.
July 7, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump Wants Russia to Interfere for Him Again
Ahead of his meeting with Putin, the president is sending strong signals that he would welcome more election meddling in the future.
June 22, 2017
Brian Beutler
If there was no “grand scheme” between Trump and Russia, why does the president lie constantly about being exonerated for it?
June 19, 2017
Jeet Heer
Only Democrats Can Restore Faith in the Political Process
Trump has caused a crisis in American democracy, and the minority party can't rely on "prosecutorial liberalism" to solve it.
June 16, 2017
Alex Shephard
No one is going to miss Rod Rosenstein.
June 16, 2017
MagazineJohn B. Judis
Why Trump Is a Loyalty Freak
The president's obsession with fealty isn't a personal quirk—it's a political necessity.
June 15, 2017
Alex Shephard
No one can hurt Donald Trump more than he hurts himself.
June 14, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump’s Scandals Are Making Republicans More Dangerous
The president's mounting woes are increasing the GOP’s desperation to pass a secret, inhumane health care bill.
June 13, 2017
Jeet Heer
Trump’s lawyer needs a lawyer.
June 13, 2017
Alex Shephard
Jeff Sessions is going to try to undermine James Comey.
June 13, 2017
MagazineKevin Baker
Trail of Fears
Forget Nixon. Trump is more like Andrew Jackson than Tricky Dick—and the consequences of his crimes will be far more devastating.
June 13, 2017
Brian Beutler
If Trump Fires Robert Mueller, He Should Be Impeached
Democrats must lay down a marker right now, to force Republicans' hands.
June 12, 2017
Jeet Heer
Trump Is a Mobster President
He demands loyalty not just from bureaucratic professionals like James Comey, but everyone. What are the consequences for America?
June 12, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump: I Am Not A Crook! Republicans: Trump Is a Liar, But Not a Crook!
June 9, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump just accused James Comey of committing a felony.
June 9, 2017
Primary Concerns
Comey Is Breaking Trump. Trump Is Breaking the Government.
In episode 57 of Primary Concerns, Ron Klain and Brian Beutler discuss Byron White, Kevin Spacey, Ebola, Donald Trump, James Comey and more.

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