Nick Baumann
nickbaumann.bsky.social
Nick Baumann
@nickbaumann.bsky.social
Politics Editor at The Washington Post | Pats fan. Eagle Scout. Beer pong aficionado. | 202.630.2380 | Signal: nickbaumann.97 | Usual disclaimers
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I feel like both Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter would be very effective at slaying demons
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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I would like to believe that the other bands, though real, are ALSO fronts for demon-slaying operations
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Reporting is expensive.
November 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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And how did it turn out for Jesus?????
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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You know, this was a Shabbat dinner...
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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"The sandwich did not impede Officer Lairmore’s duties that night,” Sandwich Guy's lawyer argues. "A footlong from Subway could not and certainly did not inflict bodily harm.”
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Did he say it with a rye smile?
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Defense: “You are the ones impacted by the executive orders… there was and remains a huge law enforcement presence in the district…” 



Prosecution objects.

Sustained. Irrelevant, judge says.

Some skillful nullification baiting there.
November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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"Is it really that different from when your 8-year-old or your 10-year-old is in the middle of a temper tantrum?"

Are you physically injured when your kid throws a stuffed animal at you? No, she says, you close the door and you move on with your life.
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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A ballistic vest meant to stop a bullet “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you," Sean Dunn's defense attorney argued.
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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“If someone assaulted you, if someone offended you, would you keep a momento of their assault? Would you stick it on your daily lunchbox and carry it with you day in and day out?"
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The officer, defense says, was given and kept "not one but two gag gifts," including a plush sandwich and a "Felony Footlong" badge on his lunchbox.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Defense says that the officer's testimony was "very questionable" because he said the sandwich both exploded in spray of mustard and onions and also landed in its wrapper on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Love this for you.
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM