Why Trump really wanted to let rip in inauguration speech
Donald Trump had been talked out of the darkest parts of his speech by his wife Melania and JD Vance, his Vice President. But he still wanted to let rip, says Tom Minear.
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To understand Trump 2.0, you need to go back to the future
If you want to understand what the Trump 2.0 presidency is going to look like, pay attention to what many listeners will have tossed aside as a bit of rhetorical bluster, says James Morrow.
Trump’s TikTok save is illegal – does anyone care?
Donald Trump and TikTok’s owners are defying the law in their plot to save the popular app. Tom Minear argues it is a reminder of how deeply unserious US politics has become.
Goers: Instant fix for Gen Z’s housing grind
The young endlessly complain that they’ll never afford a house but they are merrily drinking their deposits one $7 latte at a time, writes Peter Goers.
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Penbo: Crazy Aussie trend that explains why US loves Trump
Donald Trump is not fit to govern but one idea he’s pushed since winning the right to warms the cockles of my heart, writes David Penberthy. Vote in the poll.
Musk experiment explained: Trump’s ‘super genius’ pipe dream
Given both Donald Trump and Elon Musk upset everyone they work with this will make interesting viewing from Australia, writes Samantha Maiden.
Downer: Trump exposes bullying left’s shameful mistake
One simple slogan summarised the irritation the mainstream has with the so-called progressive agenda, writes Alexander Downer.
Fair shake of the sauce bottle, Kevin
The question shouldn’t really be can Kevin Rudd remain Australia’s US ambassador, it’s why he ever got the job to begin with, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: Dutton’s Aussie warning as Trump victory looms
We’ve been through this debate a thousand times and yet the misinformation and vilification of women facing impossible choices continues, writes Samantha Maiden.
Penbo: Albo Qantas uproar proves envy always pays in politics
Toxic emotions pay off in politics and it won’t just be the PM feeling them in the wake of the latest Canberra travel scandal, writes David Penberthy.
Brace for chaos: Why America is on edge
The deadlocked race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is unlikely to be decided on election night – and the former president is again setting himself to contest the results.
Bond: I was right about Covid failures. We are owed an apology
Where are Daniel Andrews, Annastacia Palaszczuk, Steven Marshall, Gladys Berejiklian, Mark McGowan and Peter Gutwein this week, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Exposed Albo’s luck runs out in Qantas upgrade hell
Maybe politics isn’t the PM’s strong suit after all. It’s not like this is Canberra’s only travel scandal, writes Samantha Maiden.
Harris final pitch ‘an act of hope’
Kamala Harris’s supporters described her final pitch to voters as “an act of hope” – but not quite daring to believe, writes Tom Minear.
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