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Matthew Whitaker
November 20, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s Latest Cabinet Pick Is His Crappiest Yet (Literally)
Donald Trump’s pick Matthew Whitaker once ran a toilet scam.
April 19, 2019
Matt Ford
Who Will Say No to Trump Now?
The underlings who resisted his abuses of power have since left the administration.
February 8, 2019
Matt Ford
Trump’s Perfect Foot Soldier Sent Democrats a Clear Message
Matt Whitaker responded to House oversight with evasion, denial, and delay. Expect more of the same from the administration.
December 3, 2018
Matt Ford
The Whitaker Solution
The Supreme Court has a chance to rebuke President Trump and reaffirm judicial independence. Will the justices take it?
November 15, 2018
Matt Ford
Trump effectively admits he chose Matthew Whitaker to undermine Mueller.
November 14, 2018
Jeet Heer
Trump’s acting attorney general might not be able to stop the Mueller investigation.
November 9, 2018
Jeet Heer
The new acting attorney general is hostile to the mission of the Mueller investigation.
November 8, 2018
Jeet Heer
Senators offer vague warnings to Trump about the Mueller probe.

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