Dan Pfeiffer
@danpfeiffer.bsky.social
Pod Save America, Obama White House, Message Box, and some books
Something is getting lost in the discussion of Trump targeting Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. This is an attack on the independent media that is aggressively covering Trump.
Trump knows how to influence the corporate media; he fears the independent press. messagebox.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
Trump knows how to influence the corporate media; he fears the independent press. messagebox.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
The Real Reason Trump Went After Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
The arrests are a shot across the now of the independent media
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February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Something is getting lost in the discussion of Trump targeting Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. This is an attack on the independent media that is aggressively covering Trump.
Trump knows how to influence the corporate media; he fears the independent press. messagebox.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
Trump knows how to influence the corporate media; he fears the independent press. messagebox.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
While you were sleeping, Dems flipped a state senate seat in Texas by 14 points in a district Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
This is a political earthquake with massive implications for the midterms.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/what-happe...
This is a political earthquake with massive implications for the midterms.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/what-happe...
What Happened in Texas While You Were Sleeping—and Why It Matters
Democrats just won a stunning victory in a very Republican county in Texas
www.messageboxnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
While you were sleeping, Dems flipped a state senate seat in Texas by 14 points in a district Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
This is a political earthquake with massive implications for the midterms.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/what-happe...
This is a political earthquake with massive implications for the midterms.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/what-happe...
Great fucking work from Trump, RFK Jr and the rest
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Great fucking work from Trump, RFK Jr and the rest
If your experience is like mine, lots of people in your life who never talk about politics have started to pay attention in recent weeks because of what's happening in Minnesota.
Based on internal polling, here's the best way to persuade them
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
Based on internal polling, here's the best way to persuade them
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
How to Talk About Minnesota and ICE
Some thoughts on discussing the issue dominating the discourse
messagebox.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
If your experience is like mine, lots of people in your life who never talk about politics have started to pay attention in recent weeks because of what's happening in Minnesota.
Based on internal polling, here's the best way to persuade them
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
Based on internal polling, here's the best way to persuade them
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
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The country is on fire. We can save it together. This is the plan.
THIS IS THE PLAN: HOW TO END AMERICA’S MELTDOWN AND SAVE DEMOCRACY—my first book, published by W.W. Norton—hits shelves (and phones as an ebook and audiobook) on July 21. Preorder now! wwnorton.com/books/this-i...
THIS IS THE PLAN: HOW TO END AMERICA’S MELTDOWN AND SAVE DEMOCRACY—my first book, published by W.W. Norton—hits shelves (and phones as an ebook and audiobook) on July 21. Preorder now! wwnorton.com/books/this-i...
This Is The Plan
From one of the most successful Democratic strategists of the last decade, a revelatory account of what you—yes, <em>you</em>—can do to defeat Trumpism., This Is The Plan, How to End Ameri...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The country is on fire. We can save it together. This is the plan.
THIS IS THE PLAN: HOW TO END AMERICA’S MELTDOWN AND SAVE DEMOCRACY—my first book, published by W.W. Norton—hits shelves (and phones as an ebook and audiobook) on July 21. Preorder now! wwnorton.com/books/this-i...
THIS IS THE PLAN: HOW TO END AMERICA’S MELTDOWN AND SAVE DEMOCRACY—my first book, published by W.W. Norton—hits shelves (and phones as an ebook and audiobook) on July 21. Preorder now! wwnorton.com/books/this-i...
The killings in Minnesota and ICE terrorizing American cities wouldn’t be possible without the acquiescence of John Thune, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the GOP.
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Stop Letting Republicans Off the Hook for the ICE Killings
The GOP has a choice: use their power to force change or own the chaos and the killings.
messagebox.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The killings in Minnesota and ICE terrorizing American cities wouldn’t be possible without the acquiescence of John Thune, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the GOP.
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Democrats have been debating how to handle next week's vote on a bill that funds ICE.
With today's shooting, that debate should be over. Standing up and using every iota of your limited power is not just the right thing to do; it’s the righteous thing to do.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/why-democr...
With today's shooting, that debate should be over. Standing up and using every iota of your limited power is not just the right thing to do; it’s the righteous thing to do.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/why-democr...
Why Democrats Must Block the ICE Funding Bill
Some fights are worth having no matter the outcome
www.messageboxnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Democrats have been debating how to handle next week's vote on a bill that funds ICE.
With today's shooting, that debate should be over. Standing up and using every iota of your limited power is not just the right thing to do; it’s the righteous thing to do.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/why-democr...
With today's shooting, that debate should be over. Standing up and using every iota of your limited power is not just the right thing to do; it’s the righteous thing to do.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/why-democr...
Some quick thoughts on the brand new NYT that is so devastating that Trump is suing the Times over it messagebox.substack.com/p/why-the-ne...
Why the New NYT Poll is Devastating News for Trump - and Great News for Dems
One year in, Trump's coalition has collapsed
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January 22, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Some quick thoughts on the brand new NYT that is so devastating that Trump is suing the Times over it messagebox.substack.com/p/why-the-ne...
Reposted by Dan Pfeiffer
Donald Trump is a pathetic loser and Dems must say it more often given the stakes our nation faces, argues @danpfeiffer.bsky.social in his latest edition of The Message Box.
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Trump Is a Pathetic Loser. Democrats Should Say It More Often
My background is in communications and messaging.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Donald Trump is a pathetic loser and Dems must say it more often given the stakes our nation faces, argues @danpfeiffer.bsky.social in his latest edition of The Message Box.
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Trump is a dangerous authoritarian, but he is also a pathetic loser desperate for praise. Someone so insecure that he wants invade Greenland because he didn't win the Nobel Prize.
Here's my take on why Dems should ruthlessly ridicule Trump more often
messagebox.substack.com/p/trump-is-a...
Here's my take on why Dems should ruthlessly ridicule Trump more often
messagebox.substack.com/p/trump-is-a...
Trump Is a Pathetic Loser. Democrats Should Say It More Often
My background is in communications and messaging.
messagebox.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Trump is a dangerous authoritarian, but he is also a pathetic loser desperate for praise. Someone so insecure that he wants invade Greenland because he didn't win the Nobel Prize.
Here's my take on why Dems should ruthlessly ridicule Trump more often
messagebox.substack.com/p/trump-is-a...
Here's my take on why Dems should ruthlessly ridicule Trump more often
messagebox.substack.com/p/trump-is-a...
Trump and MAGA are portraying the protestors in Minnesota as anti-American, but they could not be more wrong. There is nothing more American than peaceful protest to make our country fairer and more just.
Some thoughts on MLK Day: www.messageboxnews.com/p/mlk-minnes...
Some thoughts on MLK Day: www.messageboxnews.com/p/mlk-minnes...
MLK, Minnesota, and the Battle to Define America
Peaceful protest isn’t un-American. It’s one of the most American things there is.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Trump and MAGA are portraying the protestors in Minnesota as anti-American, but they could not be more wrong. There is nothing more American than peaceful protest to make our country fairer and more just.
Some thoughts on MLK Day: www.messageboxnews.com/p/mlk-minnes...
Some thoughts on MLK Day: www.messageboxnews.com/p/mlk-minnes...
If you were wondering how Trump could possibly make his insane desire to conquer Greenland less popular, let me present you with this
January 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
If you were wondering how Trump could possibly make his insane desire to conquer Greenland less popular, let me present you with this
Trump has always survived by convincing just enough Americans to doubt what they can see with their own eyes. The killing of Renee Good is different. The video is undeniable, the lies are obvious, and the public reaction is real.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/how-trump-...
www.messageboxnews.com/p/how-trump-...
How Trump is Losing the Fight on the ICE killing
New data shows the smear campaign of Renee Goode is failing miserably
www.messageboxnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Trump has always survived by convincing just enough Americans to doubt what they can see with their own eyes. The killing of Renee Good is different. The video is undeniable, the lies are obvious, and the public reaction is real.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/how-trump-...
www.messageboxnews.com/p/how-trump-...
It seemed impossible a year ago, but Democrats now have a plausible path to a Senate majority.
Here’s what’s changed
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Here’s what’s changed
messagebox.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Now Have a Path to a Senate Majority
A top notch candiate in Alaska givens Dems a shot at taking the Senate
messagebox.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
It seemed impossible a year ago, but Democrats now have a plausible path to a Senate majority.
Here’s what’s changed
messagebox.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Here’s what’s changed
messagebox.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Did you know Donald Trump wants to take $100k of your money and give it to people living in Greenland? www.messageboxnews.com/p/trumps-gre...
Trump’s Greenland Obsession Is Even Dumber Than It Sounds
Do you want your tax dollars to go to Greenland?
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January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Did you know Donald Trump wants to take $100k of your money and give it to people living in Greenland? www.messageboxnews.com/p/trumps-gre...
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social lays out the stakes for the American people in Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social lays out the stakes for the American people in Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela
In the aftermath of Trump’s idiotic and illegal invasion of Venezuela, the Democratic message has been all over the map.
Per usual, we are over-complicating the simple.
This is an argument we can (and must) win.
Here’s how:
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-dems-c...
Per usual, we are over-complicating the simple.
This is an argument we can (and must) win.
Here’s how:
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-dems-c...
How Dems Can Win the Argument over Trump's Venezuela Invasion
Dems shouldn't be afraid to loudly oppose Trump's idiotic war for oil
messagebox.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
In the aftermath of Trump’s idiotic and illegal invasion of Venezuela, the Democratic message has been all over the map.
Per usual, we are over-complicating the simple.
This is an argument we can (and must) win.
Here’s how:
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-dems-c...
Per usual, we are over-complicating the simple.
This is an argument we can (and must) win.
Here’s how:
messagebox.substack.com/p/how-dems-c...
Trump and MAGA are triumphant after the Venezuela operation that captured Maduro, however, the politics of another foreign war are going to be a real problem for them.
Here’s why www.messageboxnews.com/p/the-politi...
Here’s why www.messageboxnews.com/p/the-politi...
The Politics of Trump’s Idiotic and Illegal Venezuela War
A war that no one wants
www.messageboxnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Trump and MAGA are triumphant after the Venezuela operation that captured Maduro, however, the politics of another foreign war are going to be a real problem for them.
Here’s why www.messageboxnews.com/p/the-politi...
Here’s why www.messageboxnews.com/p/the-politi...
Watching this interminable press conference, I get the sense that Trump et al haven't really thought through what happens next.
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Watching this interminable press conference, I get the sense that Trump et al haven't really thought through what happens next.
Affordability is THE issue in American politics, and Donald Trump is politically and psychologically incapable of having an effective affordability message.
Here's why: messagebox.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Here's why: messagebox.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Why Trump is Doomed to Lose the Affordability Fight
Trump is in a huge hole and can't stop digging
messagebox.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Affordability is THE issue in American politics, and Donald Trump is politically and psychologically incapable of having an effective affordability message.
Here's why: messagebox.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Here's why: messagebox.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Whatboutism is never that productive… but, Fox News would have a field day with this if it was a Democrat.
“Obama wants to rename American Football to appease foreigners”
“Obama wants to rename American Football to appease foreigners”
Trump: "When you look at football in the US, soccer -- we seem to never call it that, because we have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that's called football. But when you think about it, shouldn't it really be called football? We have to come up with another name for the NFL stuff."
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Whatboutism is never that productive… but, Fox News would have a field day with this if it was a Democrat.
“Obama wants to rename American Football to appease foreigners”
“Obama wants to rename American Football to appease foreigners”
The special election on Tuesday in Tennessee showed just how big a problem Republican fealty to Trump will be in the midterms. messagebox.substack.com/p/what-we-ju...
What We Just Learned About the Battle for the House
The special election in Tennessee was a dry run for the midterms.
messagebox.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The special election on Tuesday in Tennessee showed just how big a problem Republican fealty to Trump will be in the midterms. messagebox.substack.com/p/what-we-ju...
Republicans will publicly breathe a sigh of relief, but a 13-point shift to the Ds in a nationalized race with midterm-level turnout is absolutely terrible news for the Republicans and a big rebuke of Trump. www.messageboxnews.com/p/last-night...
Last Night's Election Should Cause Republicans to Panic about 2026
The backlash to Trump is happening even in the most pro-Trump districts
www.messageboxnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Republicans will publicly breathe a sigh of relief, but a 13-point shift to the Ds in a nationalized race with midterm-level turnout is absolutely terrible news for the Republicans and a big rebuke of Trump. www.messageboxnews.com/p/last-night...
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Join me and @danpfeiffer.bsky.social this week on Assembly Required! Listen wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4oRGsNv
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join me and @danpfeiffer.bsky.social this week on Assembly Required! Listen wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4oRGsNv