Mark Danner

Reality Rebellion

By doubling down on Trump’s Big Lie that the election was stolen, Republicans are making their base angrier, more radical, and more likely to turn to violence.

Crowd of people, many with MAGA hats, carrying American flags and Trump signs

‘Be Ready to Fight’

The New York Review of Books

Trumpism is driven by cruelty and domination even as its rhetoric claims grievance and victimization. The attack on the Capitol showed that Donald Trump’s army of millions will not just melt away when he leaves office.

American flag flying over crowd of people, many wearing MAGA hats

The Con He Rode In On

Why do people hardly even talk about all the car plants Trump has brought to Michigan?

The Real Trump

The New York Review of Books Reality Rebellion Mark Danner