Jonathan Chait
Coverage of Jonathan Chait in the Nexus archive.
- The Political Fight That Could Decide 2028
President Trump announced tariffs targeting 60 economies, including Taiwan, under the guise of combating forced labor. The podcast episode also discusses the Democratic Party's internal conflict between moderates and progressives in Michigan, potential implications for the 2028 election, and critiques of Trump's economic and alliance impacts.
- A Close Reading of Trump’s Statement on Attending His Son’s Wedding
Donald Trump discusses his uncertainty about attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson, citing scheduling conflicts with Iran tensions and concerns about negative media coverage. The article analyzes Trump's response as characteristically evasive and contradictory, noting his excuses don't align with his other activities and his claimed fear of 'fake news' criticism.
- Liberals rage as Trump hails USA's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles visit
President Donald Trump emphasized America's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles III's visit, sparking backlash from liberal commentators who accused him of promoting white nationalist ideologies. Critics, including Sunny Hostin, Jonathan Chait, and Ahmed Baba, condemned the speech for downplaying America's diverse history and aligning with nativist 'blood and soil' rhetoric.