Larry Glickman
@larryglickman.bsky.social
Historian at Cornell University and author, most recently, of FREE ENTERPRISE: AN AMERICAN HISTORY. Working on a history of backlash politics in the United States, from Reconstruction to the present.
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And this was always cited by people who excuse their asymmetric treatment of Biden's and Trump's age.
"Oh, Trump talks to the press all the time," they said, as if that was proof Trump still had his wits.
Which, of course, required not talking too much about Trump no longer having his wits.
"Oh, Trump talks to the press all the time," they said, as if that was proof Trump still had his wits.
Which, of course, required not talking too much about Trump no longer having his wits.
From the perspective of reporting the news, it doesn’t strike me that there is a functional difference between a president who answers the phone at 4:30am in the morning but doesn’t answer a reporter’s questions, versus a president who doesn’t agreed to be interviewed.
January 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
And this was always cited by people who excuse their asymmetric treatment of Biden's and Trump's age.
"Oh, Trump talks to the press all the time," they said, as if that was proof Trump still had his wits.
Which, of course, required not talking too much about Trump no longer having his wits.
"Oh, Trump talks to the press all the time," they said, as if that was proof Trump still had his wits.
Which, of course, required not talking too much about Trump no longer having his wits.
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They love being special little boys and girls. The access and prestige is their drug. It's why when critiques are leveled against them, they simply dismiss it all together. Who are we to deliver criticism of them? Don't we know what they do and how smart they are?
From the perspective of reporting the news, it doesn’t strike me that there is a functional difference between a president who answers the phone at 4:30am in the morning but doesn’t answer a reporter’s questions, versus a president who doesn’t agreed to be interviewed.
January 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
They love being special little boys and girls. The access and prestige is their drug. It's why when critiques are leveled against them, they simply dismiss it all together. Who are we to deliver criticism of them? Don't we know what they do and how smart they are?
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Say what you will about the con man, but he always says "Hi!" and checks my pockets.
From the perspective of reporting the news, it doesn’t strike me that there is a functional difference between a president who answers the phone at 4:30am in the morning but doesn’t answer a reporter’s questions, versus a president who doesn’t agreed to be interviewed.
January 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Say what you will about the con man, but he always says "Hi!" and checks my pockets.
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It's embarrassing that this far in reporters still treat Trump personally lying to them as incredible access.
The essence of this article is that a NY Times reporter called Trump’s cellphone at 4:30am and that Trump answered the call but said nothing of importance, other than wait for the press conference.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
Why I Cold-Called President Trump at 4:30 in the Morning
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
It's embarrassing that this far in reporters still treat Trump personally lying to them as incredible access.
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It strikes me that a reporter who's exuberant about a source telling him nothing wouldn't be the best interviewer
From the perspective of reporting the news, it doesn’t strike me that there is a functional difference between a president who answers the phone at 4:30am in the morning but doesn’t answer a reporter’s questions, versus a president who doesn’t agreed to be interviewed.
January 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
It strikes me that a reporter who's exuberant about a source telling him nothing wouldn't be the best interviewer
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I agree. I’m having that really unpleasant feeling of Fremdschämen — vicarious embarrassment.
January 4, 2026 at 1:24 PM
I agree. I’m having that really unpleasant feeling of Fremdschämen — vicarious embarrassment.
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This column has the stink of TMZ celebrity news. Pager fluffed up trump, who lies like he breathes, as a reward for access.Trump "likes to be accessible — not just to reporters, but to lawmakers, staff, friends and foreign leaders."
Gaining access to a flagrant liar is not the job of journalism.
Gaining access to a flagrant liar is not the job of journalism.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
This column has the stink of TMZ celebrity news. Pager fluffed up trump, who lies like he breathes, as a reward for access.Trump "likes to be accessible — not just to reporters, but to lawmakers, staff, friends and foreign leaders."
Gaining access to a flagrant liar is not the job of journalism.
Gaining access to a flagrant liar is not the job of journalism.
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New euphemism for "bottomless corruption and naked abuses of power" just dropped
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
New euphemism for "bottomless corruption and naked abuses of power" just dropped
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How it’s playing in Europe:
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
How it’s playing in Europe:
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But only one deserves to be pilloried for the way information is not given, apparently.
Would 2024 have been different if Biden had agreed to an NYT interview but said nothing of note? We'll never know...
Would 2024 have been different if Biden had agreed to an NYT interview but said nothing of note? We'll never know...
From the perspective of reporting the news, it doesn’t strike me that there is a functional difference between a president who answers the phone at 4:30am in the morning but doesn’t answer a reporter’s questions, versus a president who doesn’t agreed to be interviewed.
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
But only one deserves to be pilloried for the way information is not given, apparently.
Would 2024 have been different if Biden had agreed to an NYT interview but said nothing of note? We'll never know...
Would 2024 have been different if Biden had agreed to an NYT interview but said nothing of note? We'll never know...
The essence of this article is that a NY Times reporter called Trump’s cellphone at 4:30am and that Trump answered the call but said nothing of importance, other than wait for the press conference.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
Why I Cold-Called President Trump at 4:30 in the Morning
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
The essence of this article is that a NY Times reporter called Trump’s cellphone at 4:30am and that Trump answered the call but said nothing of importance, other than wait for the press conference.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
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Yes, this is exactly the time to demand Democrats "do something."
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
January 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Yes, this is exactly the time to demand Democrats "do something."
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
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NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
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Was pleased to join @perrybaconjr.bsky.social on @newrepublic.com to talk about the Maduro capture and what it means. newrepublic.substack.com/p/the-us-dep...
The US Deposed Maduro. Now What? | Right Now With Perry Bacon
In today's episode, Perry speaks with Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, Elizabeth Saunders.
newrepublic.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Was pleased to join @perrybaconjr.bsky.social on @newrepublic.com to talk about the Maduro capture and what it means. newrepublic.substack.com/p/the-us-dep...
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good rundown of how many democrats are, in fact, coming out against this shit
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/01/the-...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/01/the-...
The Dem Reaction - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Where are the Democrats right now? Friend of the blog Jamie Mayerfeld has done the research: I saw someone write on Facebook: “Only a short matter of time before we see establishment liberals falling ...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM
good rundown of how many democrats are, in fact, coming out against this shit
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/01/the-...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/01/the-...
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It’s sobering to look back on the run-up to the Iraq war—a period of unceasing chattering-class debate, elaborate official lies, media complicity, unavailing global protest, in the end a giant stitch-up—and have it seem like some sort of paradise of public deliberation compared to these gangsters.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It’s sobering to look back on the run-up to the Iraq war—a period of unceasing chattering-class debate, elaborate official lies, media complicity, unavailing global protest, in the end a giant stitch-up—and have it seem like some sort of paradise of public deliberation compared to these gangsters.
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From the Times.
How large a force is on the ground in Venezuela? Do we have communications with the military or national police there? Do we have National Guard forces called up? Who will run the ministries? How will revenue be collected? How will it be spent—and by whom? What's going on?!?
How large a force is on the ground in Venezuela? Do we have communications with the military or national police there? Do we have National Guard forces called up? Who will run the ministries? How will revenue be collected? How will it be spent—and by whom? What's going on?!?
January 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
From the Times.
How large a force is on the ground in Venezuela? Do we have communications with the military or national police there? Do we have National Guard forces called up? Who will run the ministries? How will revenue be collected? How will it be spent—and by whom? What's going on?!?
How large a force is on the ground in Venezuela? Do we have communications with the military or national police there? Do we have National Guard forces called up? Who will run the ministries? How will revenue be collected? How will it be spent—and by whom? What's going on?!?
David Sanger with the understatement of the new year: "The United States has done this before....But the history is checkered."
Veteran New York Times national security reporter David Sanger says what Trump is describing in Venezuela is an "American occupation."
January 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
David Sanger with the understatement of the new year: "The United States has done this before....But the history is checkered."
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Mark Warner with a great statement on Venezuela and Trump's violation of the rule of law.
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Mark Warner with a great statement on Venezuela and Trump's violation of the rule of law.
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Important to note, although Buckley did not, that Forster was co-author, along with Benjamin Epstein, the ADL's Executive D,irector of the 1964 study, DANGER ON THE RIGHT, which had chapters both on the John Birch Society and on Buckley's magazine, National Review.
January 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Important to note, although Buckley did not, that Forster was co-author, along with Benjamin Epstein, the ADL's Executive D,irector of the 1964 study, DANGER ON THE RIGHT, which had chapters both on the John Birch Society and on Buckley's magazine, National Review.
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democrats need to introduce a resolution disapproving trump's aggression and directing him to withdraw US forces.
here's a draft. it's not rocket science.
here's a draft. it's not rocket science.
January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
democrats need to introduce a resolution disapproving trump's aggression and directing him to withdraw US forces.
here's a draft. it's not rocket science.
here's a draft. it's not rocket science.
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I was thinking about Mamdani's comments about civility and cruelty when I came across this 1966 column by William F. Buckley excoriating Arnold Forster, General Counsel of the ADL, for refusing to shake the hand of John Rousselot, public relations director of the John Birch Society.
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I was thinking about Mamdani's comments about civility and cruelty when I came across this 1966 column by William F. Buckley excoriating Arnold Forster, General Counsel of the ADL, for refusing to shake the hand of John Rousselot, public relations director of the John Birch Society.
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The Republicans who control Congress are the only ones right now who can hold him accountable.
They are letting Trump violate international law and start wars as though he’s directing a TV program.
They are letting Trump violate international law and start wars as though he’s directing a TV program.
Trump to Fox & Friends on the raid that captured Maduro: "I mean, I watched it literally l like I was watching a television show. If you would've seen the speed, the violence -- it was an amazing thing."
January 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The Republicans who control Congress are the only ones right now who can hold him accountable.
They are letting Trump violate international law and start wars as though he’s directing a TV program.
They are letting Trump violate international law and start wars as though he’s directing a TV program.
Which of the two "pillars" Bezos said would lay at the heart of the Post's editorial philosophy does this represent: "free markets" or "personal liberties"?
"This is a major victory for American interests," the Editorial Board writes.
"The next step is ensuring that this triumph sets Venezuela up for stability rather than chaos." https://wapo.st/495Y5E0
"The next step is ensuring that this triumph sets Venezuela up for stability rather than chaos." https://wapo.st/495Y5E0
Opinion | Justice in Venezuela
The next challenge is setting the country up for long-term success.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Which of the two "pillars" Bezos said would lay at the heart of the Post's editorial philosophy does this represent: "free markets" or "personal liberties"?
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Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."
January 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."