Russ Baker
@realrussbaker.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, WhoWhatWhy.org; author of Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, America's Invisible Government and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years
Astonishing...from Puck quoting source close to Moscow: “Witkoff ..is slowly figuring things out. Before, he didn’t understand anything. Now, he understands more..Now his list reflects 90 percent of Putin’s wishlist, so that means he’s finally understood something.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Astonishing...from Puck quoting source close to Moscow: “Witkoff ..is slowly figuring things out. Before, he didn’t understand anything. Now, he understands more..Now his list reflects 90 percent of Putin’s wishlist, so that means he’s finally understood something.”
The Biden administration claimed that foreign actors were impersonating Americans on social media and sowing discord. The GOP dismissed this. But, ironically, Elon Musk's X, by revealing the actual location of social media posters, has proven Biden right
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Biden administration claimed that foreign actors were impersonating Americans on social media and sowing discord. The GOP dismissed this. But, ironically, Elon Musk's X, by revealing the actual location of social media posters, has proven Biden right
If Trump needs RFK Jr out of HHS, he can take over Agriculture (“Yr open mouth awaiting my harvest”) or Interior ("I am a river You are my canyon. I mean to flow through you.")
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
If Trump needs RFK Jr out of HHS, he can take over Agriculture (“Yr open mouth awaiting my harvest”) or Interior ("I am a river You are my canyon. I mean to flow through you.")
I get why the department of defense might send troops into Washington. I dont get why the department of war would.
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I get why the department of defense might send troops into Washington. I dont get why the department of war would.
well, here it comes. Defense Dept says it will send 500 more troops to DC. study your history
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
well, here it comes. Defense Dept says it will send 500 more troops to DC. study your history
Given what we know about Trump and the kind of people who support him, there's every reason to be on alert with these shootings of National Guard near the White House. Of course it will turn out to be "lone nuts" -- isnt it always?
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Given what we know about Trump and the kind of people who support him, there's every reason to be on alert with these shootings of National Guard near the White House. Of course it will turn out to be "lone nuts" -- isnt it always?
Uh oh. Two national guard shot near the White House. This can't be good for democracy or those who want it to survive.
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Uh oh. Two national guard shot near the White House. This can't be good for democracy or those who want it to survive.
Like a character in a horror movie, Rudy Giuliani keeps on coming, despite adverse legal rulings, a huge settlement, proven defamation, well-publicized incidents of bizarre behavior. Reminds me of someone!
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Like a character in a horror movie, Rudy Giuliani keeps on coming, despite adverse legal rulings, a huge settlement, proven defamation, well-publicized incidents of bizarre behavior. Reminds me of someone!
My read is that "traditional Republicans" like Marco Rubio are moving to subtly distance themselves from Trump so that they have a future after the Trump Disaster
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My read is that "traditional Republicans" like Marco Rubio are moving to subtly distance themselves from Trump so that they have a future after the Trump Disaster
A Trump admin lawyer who refused to lie about reasons for deportations to El Salvador or to disobey judges' orders has joined a law firm battling the administration. The resistance grows..
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A Trump admin lawyer who refused to lie about reasons for deportations to El Salvador or to disobey judges' orders has joined a law firm battling the administration. The resistance grows..
Takeover of media by the right wing continues as Sinclair Broadcast Group made an unsolicited bid to acquire rival E.W. Scripps on Monday, seeking to take control of its portfolio of over 60 local stations. Sinclair already operates 185 stations (Status)
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Takeover of media by the right wing continues as Sinclair Broadcast Group made an unsolicited bid to acquire rival E.W. Scripps on Monday, seeking to take control of its portfolio of over 60 local stations. Sinclair already operates 185 stations (Status)
Erika Kirk says Turning Point USA will back JD Vance for president in 2028. Share your thoughts....
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Erika Kirk says Turning Point USA will back JD Vance for president in 2028. Share your thoughts....
The new journalism, from Jeff Bezos' Washington Post
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The new journalism, from Jeff Bezos' Washington Post
This week Trump administration trashed protections for millions of acres wetlands & streams, and endangered species. Question to all those who admire RFK Jr for his work protecting the environment: how is his -- and your -- support of Trump working out?
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This week Trump administration trashed protections for millions of acres wetlands & streams, and endangered species. Question to all those who admire RFK Jr for his work protecting the environment: how is his -- and your -- support of Trump working out?
Trump’s new “peace plan” for Ukraine could only have been written by Putin, underlining questions about the hold he has over Trump
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Trump’s new “peace plan” for Ukraine could only have been written by Putin, underlining questions about the hold he has over Trump
Having just forced out Trump’s FEMA director who had no qualifications for the job, the administration is now looking for a new unqualified person to take over. If you have no relevant experience, get your application in now!
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Having just forced out Trump’s FEMA director who had no qualifications for the job, the administration is now looking for a new unqualified person to take over. If you have no relevant experience, get your application in now!
Oh joy - Ted Cruz has started exploratory committee for a 2028 presidential bid. Who would be worse — Cruz or Vance? Or Pam Bondi?
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Oh joy - Ted Cruz has started exploratory committee for a 2028 presidential bid. Who would be worse — Cruz or Vance? Or Pam Bondi?
Trump’s demands for investigations of Dems in Epstein matter have additional hidden purpose beside distracting from his own culpability: Justice Dept can refuse to release any more Epstein files, citing a “continuing investigation”
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Trump’s demands for investigations of Dems in Epstein matter have additional hidden purpose beside distracting from his own culpability: Justice Dept can refuse to release any more Epstein files, citing a “continuing investigation”
Stumper: Why Was Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Donald Trump Back in 2011? ||A new trove of cryptic but damning emails provide hints on a war between the two former friends open.substack.com/pub/russbake...
Stumper: Why Was Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Donald Trump Back in 2011?
A new trove of cryptic but damning emails provide hints on a war between the two former friends
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Stumper: Why Was Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Donald Trump Back in 2011? ||A new trove of cryptic but damning emails provide hints on a war between the two former friends open.substack.com/pub/russbake...
Invoking the Epstein Escape Clause, Trump says he can’t rule out sending troops into Venezuela
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Invoking the Epstein Escape Clause, Trump says he can’t rule out sending troops into Venezuela
Shares of Nakamoto, the bitcoin-investing stock led by David Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on his crypto strategy, have plunged 92% in the past six months, below the level at which it first announced its bitcoin purchase plan in May. (The Information). HMM
November 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Shares of Nakamoto, the bitcoin-investing stock led by David Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on his crypto strategy, have plunged 92% in the past six months, below the level at which it first announced its bitcoin purchase plan in May. (The Information). HMM
Marjorie Taylor Greene is shocked by the behavior of MAGA trolls who are harassing and threatening her because of her feud with Trump. Well helloooo! Glad you now see what you were part of
November 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene is shocked by the behavior of MAGA trolls who are harassing and threatening her because of her feud with Trump. Well helloooo! Glad you now see what you were part of
Unlike presidents during previous shutdowns, Trump was not visible in trying to settle it. Instead, while cutting food to the poor, he threw a Gatsby-themed party celebrating wealth and excess, spoke at a million dollar a plate dinner, and golfed half a dozen times (WaPo)
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Unlike presidents during previous shutdowns, Trump was not visible in trying to settle it. Instead, while cutting food to the poor, he threw a Gatsby-themed party celebrating wealth and excess, spoke at a million dollar a plate dinner, and golfed half a dozen times (WaPo)
With new Epstein problems, this is the ideal moment for a Trumpian distraction -- like an invasion of Venezuela, perhaps?
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
With new Epstein problems, this is the ideal moment for a Trumpian distraction -- like an invasion of Venezuela, perhaps?
“in the future, anyone in the world will eventually have the ability to design any number of toxins or dangerous pathogens” (WaPo)
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“in the future, anyone in the world will eventually have the ability to design any number of toxins or dangerous pathogens” (WaPo)