Kellyanne Conway

The article discusses concerns over America’s 250th anniversary becoming a partisan issue, with Trump’s Freedom 250 and bipartisan America250 organizations competing for influence and corporate support. Examples include Trump’s planned events and corporate sponsorships like Northrop Grumman’s involvement. The first flickers of conflict occurred when some musicians withdrew from a Freedom 250 event, which Trump then sought to replace.

The Manhattan primary has a lack of diversity among candidates, with all competitive candidates being White men in a district that is only 62% White. This raises questions about the Democratic party's views on race relations and gerrymandering. The Supreme Court's recent decision has brought attention to the issue.

Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration critic and media fixture, is running for Congress in Virginia's 7th district as a Democrat in the 2026 midterms. She joins anti-Trump figures like George Conway and David Jolly, who have transitioned from conservative backgrounds to Democratic campaigns, reflecting a trend of media-aligned opponents of Trump entering politics.