donald trump
The joe rogan experience
Key Moments From Donald Trump In His Oh So Friendly Conversation With Joe Rogan
The three-hour episode made him late enough for a rally in swing state Michigan that some people left.
By Katie Herchenroeder
Mad Mel
Mel Gibson Claims Kamala Harris Has “The IQ of a Fence Post”
The actor and director might be as well known for his film work as for his racist and antisemitic rants.
By Eve Batey
Levin Report
Trump Says Jack Smith Should Be Thrown Out of the Country, Suggesting He Believes You Can Deport American Citizens—and That in a Second Term, He’ll Try
He also called for the “mentally deranged” to be kicked out of the US.
By Bess Levin
Levin Report
Trump Calls America a “Garbage Can” of Undocumented Immigrants in Racist—Even for Him—Campaign Rally
He also called Joe Biden a “stupid fool” and Nancy Pelosi “crazy as a bedbug.”
By Bess Levin
Media
“Cowardice”: Washington Post Blasted for Not Endorsing in 2024
The controversial move at the Jeff Bezos–owned paper follows the Los Angeles Times, owned by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, also bucking tradition. “These decisions,” Margaret Sullivan tells VF, “are appalling.”
By Natalie Korach
election watch
Jordan Klepper Has a Front Row Seat to the End of the World
“I pray for a world where politics is boring again,” says the comedian, who’s found his niche traveling to Trump rallies takes the temperature of the MAGA movement once more in his new special, The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: Rally Together.
By Chris Murphy
Politics
Stacey Williams and the Latest Installment of the Donald Trump–Jeffrey Epstein Story
The former president and late financier built a long-running relationship in New York and Palm Beach. A former model has now accused Trump of groping her in 1993 in what she described as a “twisted game” between the duo.
By Dan Adler
With friends like these…
Mitch McConnell, Who Endorsed Trump, Called Him “Unfit" For Office
The Senate minority leader also said the former president committed an “impeachable offense” on January 6. McConnell voted against impeachment anyway.
By Caitlin Dewey
Media
Los Angeles Times Owner’s Attempt at 2024 Neutrality Backfires
Patrick Soon-Shiong’s decision to not endorse has led to a high-profile resignation, staff and subscriber frustration, and criticism from a California rival. “Silence is complicity,” responded Los Angeles Magazine.
By Natalie Korach
The Kids Are Not Alright
Men in Red: Why More and More Young Male Voters Are Being MAGA-fied
Kamala Harris commands the Gen Z race. But firebrand Charlie Kirk sees major Trump gains in the home stretch.
By Mark McKinnon
Inside the Hive
Trump Alum Turned Harris Advocate Says She Knows There Is Now a “Target” on Her Back
Sarah Matthews, a former Trump press secretary, recalls the “cognitive dissonance” of defending his rhetoric and says that testifying before the January 6 committee could come at immense personal cost: “I’m sure that there’s a list and I might be on it.”
By Brian Stelter
Womp womp
Cindy Brady’s MAGA Views Apparently Killed a Brady Bunch Revival
According to Susan Olsen, who played the youngest Brady on the original Brady Bunch, her support of Donald Trump and conservative beliefs caused a revival series that was in the works at CBS Studios to be scrapped.
By Chris Murphy
Politics
Literal Billionaires Are Afraid to Publicly Endorse Kamala Harris for Fear of Retribution by Donald Trump
You can’t really blame them, but you definitely can.
By Bess Levin
Royals
Princess TNT Confirms Justice Samuel Alito and Steve Bannon Are Part of Her Cozy Conservative Catholic Circle
Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis of Germany denied hosting Bannon’s “gladiator school” but welcomed Alito and his wife for a music festival last summer
By Erin Vanderhoof
Media
CNN Embraces Election-Night Uncertainty: “Nobody Has Any Idea How This Is Going to End”
The network made its mark this cycle hosting the historic Trump-Biden debate and more than a dozen town halls, with Harris taking the stage Wednesday. As the Magic Wall returns, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash talk to VF about plans to cover the results for as long as it takes.
By Natalie Korach
once in a lifetime, yo
Obama Dropped a Diss Track on Trump—With an Assist From Eminem
The former president and the Detroit rapper shared a hug, then Obama borrowed lyrics when he “lost himself” in the moment of Michigan rally.
By Kase Wickman
books
Melania Trump’s No. 1 Bestseller Is Not Flying Off Bookstore Shelves. Is It Because of the Sticky Goo?
Readers report their Trump tomes are arriving from Amazon covered in a mysterious substance. Indie booksellers report they just aren’t selling many copies.
By Keziah Weir
Politics
“Cringe,” “Nonsense,” “Out of Touch”: Actual McDonald’s Workers Unimpressed With Trump’s Fry-Cook Cosplay
The stunt did not go over well.
By Bess Levin
2024 Election
Donald Trump Suggests He Was Literally Anointed by God
The former president told a group of Christian voters that he was chosen by a “supernatural hand” and implied that his life was “saved” by divine intervention.
By Eric Lutz
Dudes Rock
Tim Walz Defends Dick Cheney’s Campaign Support on The Daily Show
The Democratic vice presidential candidate dropped by The Daily Show and chatted with host Jon Stewart about football, gun control, and making room for Republicans in the Democratic Party: “They don’t have a home anymore,” said Walz.
By Chris Murphy