Americans Deserve the Slush-Fund Obscenity
The article discusses the unexpected consequences of Donald Trump's political resurgence. It reflects on the author's confusion during the January 6 insurrection and the realization of being correct in their predictions. The piece is part of a daily newsletter focused on political commentary.
- ▪The author expresses surprise at the events surrounding the January 6 insurrection.
- ▪There is a sense of confusion regarding the political climate under Trump's influence.
- ▪The article is part of Nick Catoggio's daily newsletter on politics.
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Boiling Frogs Americans Deserve the Slush-Fund Obscenity We knew Trump 2.0 would be a civic catastrophe. But we didn't expect this. Nick Catoggio / May 21, 2026 Loading Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter on politics.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Dispatch.