“Opponents end up arguing about his narratives regardless of how grounded they are in fact,” said Dr. Zelizer. “This has put President Trump in a perpetual position of advantage since he decides the terms of debate rather than anyone seeking to stop him.”

NYT: “ In Trump’s Alternative Reality, Lies and Distortions Drive Change.” He lies and creates ideas that his followers can’t get out of their heads. It’s called marketing. And unfortunately, it works. Then when his followers realize they have been lied to, they cannot admit it.

What evidence is there that USAID is a corrupt department run by radical leftists? What I see is people trying to do good in the world for the cause of peace. Stop state capture by Elon Musk!

“Trump says Americans could feel 'pain' in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China” Hmm. I don’t recall MAGA supporters saying they were voting for pain.

Protest against ICE raids on Milpas Street last night in Santa Barbara, CA. Hundreds came out. Viva Mexico.

“When you worship power, compassion and mercy will look like sins.”

from Benjamin Cremer, a Wesleyan pastor and writer who is based in Idaho

One world. We’ve got to carry each other.

Hi to all.