Michael Tomasky
@mjtoma.bsky.social
Editor, The New Republic. Editor, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas. Scribbler. Serbo-Calabrian West Virginia Episcopalian.
New Column: Most of this column is a very interesting (to me!) explanation of why Trump has succeeded in politics: because he lies constantly, and lying is actually rewarded in our culture, at least the way he does it. newrepublic.com/article/2035... via @newrepublic.com
America Is Finally Starting to
See Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is
He came to power through a relentless assault of lies. But the debt owed to the truth is coming due.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New Column: Most of this column is a very interesting (to me!) explanation of why Trump has succeeded in politics: because he lies constantly, and lying is actually rewarded in our culture, at least the way he does it. newrepublic.com/article/2035... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: A call for the execution of six legislators didn't even merit a front-page story in the @nytimes.com. What does Trump have to do to get the mainstream media to say, "OK, this finally crosses the line"? newrepublic.com/post/203507/... via @newrepublic.com
President Wants Legislators Hanged, and It’s Not Even the Lead Story
Donald Trump says he’d like to see lawmakers tried and executed, and The New York Times and The Washington Post just don’t seem to think it’s that big a deal. Why?
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November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
New Column: A call for the execution of six legislators didn't even merit a front-page story in the @nytimes.com. What does Trump have to do to get the mainstream media to say, "OK, this finally crosses the line"? newrepublic.com/post/203507/... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: We're going to be hearing--and learning--a lot more about this fellow in the coming weeks and months. Who is Jay Clayton, and will he do Trump's and Bondi's bidding? Read on. newrepublic.com/article/2032... via @newrepublic.com
Get to Know the Name Jay Clayton—Our Fate May
Depend on His Honesty
There seems a chance that Trump’s self-appointed Epstein investigator may actually be on the level—but the orders he’s been asked to carry out will be anything but.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New Column: We're going to be hearing--and learning--a lot more about this fellow in the coming weeks and months. Who is Jay Clayton, and will he do Trump's and Bondi's bidding? Read on. newrepublic.com/article/2032... via @newrepublic.com
NewColumn: He is in panic mode. Could it be that he's hiding something? newrepublic.com/post/203207/... via @newrepublic.com
The One Move That Tells Us How
Crazy-Panicked Trump Is About Epstein
LBJ used to have a bourbon with stubborn members of Congress. Trump locks them in the Situation Room.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
NewColumn: He is in panic mode. Could it be that he's hiding something? newrepublic.com/post/203207/... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: OK, this can't go on forever? But why cave NOW? Really politically tone deaf. newrepublic.com/article/2029... via @newrepublic.com
Once Again, Senate Democrats Show They Don’t Get
Who They Represent
The party was riding high on election wins, a fractured GOP, and a flailing Trump. And then the Senate Surrender Caucus handed Republicans a win.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New Column: OK, this can't go on forever? But why cave NOW? Really politically tone deaf. newrepublic.com/article/2029... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Scandal swallowed nearly every NYC mayor I covered. Here's what Mamdani needs to do to make sure it doesn't happen to him. newrepublic.com/post/202875/... via @newrepublic.com
The Quicksand Pits That Await
Zohran Mamdani—and How He Can Avoid Them
It’s not socialism or Israel that could bring the mayor-elect down. It’s corruption scandals. Competent, honest appointments are key to his success.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New Column: Scandal swallowed nearly every NYC mayor I covered. Here's what Mamdani needs to do to make sure it doesn't happen to him. newrepublic.com/post/202875/... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: A clear majority of America hates this guy. The voters' verdict is in. He's failing, and Democrats need to keep saying it and saying it and saying it. newrepublic.com/article/2027... via @newrepublic.com
Verdict Number One: America Has Big-Time Buyer’s Remorse About Trump
Elections are the one opportunity we have to see what the people think. And what they think is clear: Trump sucks.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New Column: A clear majority of America hates this guy. The voters' verdict is in. He's failing, and Democrats need to keep saying it and saying it and saying it. newrepublic.com/article/2027... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Chew on this. The nation's capital, one of the most Democratic cities in America, no longer has a liberal newspaper. The techbro takeover of the mainstream media is a crisis rich liberals must wake up and address. newrepublic.com/article/2025... via @newrepublic.com
The Washington Post Has Become
Right Wing Even Faster Than I Thought
It’s not going to happen. It’s happening: The mainstream media is becoming right wing. What are wealthy liberals going to do about it?
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November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New Column: Chew on this. The nation's capital, one of the most Democratic cities in America, no longer has a liberal newspaper. The techbro takeover of the mainstream media is a crisis rich liberals must wake up and address. newrepublic.com/article/2025... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: These are such wretched, mean people. newrepublic.com/post/202518/... via @newrepublic.com
Mike Johnson’s Christian Values: Children Starve, Pedophiles Skate
On Saturday, November 1, the real pain of the shutdown starts for people. Donald Trump and the Republicans have screamed: We. Don’t. Care.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New Column: These are such wretched, mean people. newrepublic.com/post/202518/... via @newrepublic.com
It's about damn time! Very interesting from @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2023... via @newrepublic.com
Yes, Virginia! Democrats Actually Can Be Feisty and Cunning!
Democrats in the Old Dominion get it: On redistricting, they’re acting less like Barack Obama and more like Mitch McConnell.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's about damn time! Very interesting from @perrybaconjr.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2023... via @newrepublic.com
Important piece from @gregsargent.bsky.social Read it! newrepublic.com/article/2023... via @newrepublic.com
Why Is Trump Autocracy Rising? These Dems Have an Unnerving Answer.
A new Biden administration autopsy, based on internal assessments from many government insiders, has crystal clear lessons for the future.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Important piece from @gregsargent.bsky.social Read it! newrepublic.com/article/2023... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Why do I utterly detest the left v. center debate? Cuz some Democrats would rather argue among themselves than fight Trump. newrepublic.com/article/2022... via @newrepublic.com
If Mamdani, Spanberger, and
Sherrill Win, What Will It Mean? Not Much.
If Mamdani wins, progressives will say, “Go left!” If Spanberger and Sherrill prevail, moderates will say, “Move to the center!” The argument is superficial and corrosive.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New Column: Why do I utterly detest the left v. center debate? Cuz some Democrats would rather argue among themselves than fight Trump. newrepublic.com/article/2022... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Tearing down the East Wing was arguably only the 3rd worst thing he did this week. And what can we do about it? Alas, not much. Here's why. newrepublic.com/post/202227/... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Wrecks America. His “Patriotic” Fans Cheer. Is There Any Bottom?
Here are the four categories of people who enable the president’s fascism.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New Column: Tearing down the East Wing was arguably only the 3rd worst thing he did this week. And what can we do about it? Alas, not much. Here's why. newrepublic.com/post/202227/... via @newrepublic.com
Traditionally, the Detroit Lions always had perfectly nice uniforms. What are they up to these days? They're changing their wardrobe more often than Cher.
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Traditionally, the Detroit Lions always had perfectly nice uniforms. What are they up to these days? They're changing their wardrobe more often than Cher.
If you're surprised about what he's doing to the East Wing, Google "Trump Bonwit Teller building"
October 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If you're surprised about what he's doing to the East Wing, Google "Trump Bonwit Teller building"
New Column: His remarks about these rallies have been disgraceful. He is a total coward. newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
Mike Johnson Understands Nothing About the
United States of America
The speaker led a rogues’ gallery of Republicans impugning the patriotism of the No Kings rallygoers. On Saturday, the real Americans had their say.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
New Column: His remarks about these rallies have been disgraceful. He is a total coward. newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: The people who actually love this country will be out protesting tomorrow. James Madison would wholeheartedly agree. newrepublic.com/post/201921/... via @newrepublic.com
The Real Patriots Will Be Marching Saturday—Against the un-Americans
Republicans are calling the No Kings marches the “hate America” rallies. Let’s ask James Madison who really hates America. It’s obvious what he’d say.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New Column: The people who actually love this country will be out protesting tomorrow. James Madison would wholeheartedly agree. newrepublic.com/post/201921/... via @newrepublic.com
Here, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks with Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Dem on Armed Services, about Admiral Holsey's very-big-deal resignation. newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
Transcript: Trump Boat Bombings Darken as Official Suddenly Resigns
As the head of the military’s Southern Command steps down, Adam Smith, the top Armed Services Committee Democrat, sheds new light on the departure—and on Trump’s appalling secrecy about the strikes.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Here, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks with Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Dem on Armed Services, about Admiral Holsey's very-big-deal resignation. newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
I announce the @newrepublic.com's November cover story with pride: @bedoyausa.bsky.social (former FTC commish Alvaro Bedoya; worked for @linamkhan.bsky.social and fired by DJ Trump) with a wonderful personal essay on what he learned at the FTC and lessons for Dems: newrepublic.com/article/2011...
How I Became a Populist
My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I announce the @newrepublic.com's November cover story with pride: @bedoyausa.bsky.social (former FTC commish Alvaro Bedoya; worked for @linamkhan.bsky.social and fired by DJ Trump) with a wonderful personal essay on what he learned at the FTC and lessons for Dems: newrepublic.com/article/2011...
Bonus Tomasky column: The three thoughts Trump foes should take away from today's news. newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com
Be Glad the Hostages Are Home.
Be Worried About the Rest.
There is reason to hope for peace in Palestine. There is also reason to remain on guard.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bonus Tomasky column: The three thoughts Trump foes should take away from today's news. newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Portland is not burning. Not remotely. It's unconscionable what Trump & co. are saying. newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com
Trump’s Lies About Portland: An Excuse to Create
a Police State
The disturbances in Portland are basically limited to a single block about two miles from the city center. And Trump says the city is burning. Why?
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October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New Column: Portland is not burning. Not remotely. It's unconscionable what Trump & co. are saying. newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: You know how some historians wonder if people recognize the onslaught in real time? Well, I'm here to tell you that millions of us do. And we're fighting it. newrepublic.com/post/201625/... via @newrepublic.com
Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It
From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New Column: You know how some historians wonder if people recognize the onslaught in real time? Well, I'm here to tell you that millions of us do. And we're fighting it. newrepublic.com/post/201625/... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: Democrats actually have a strong hand to play here, if they're willing to do it. If if if... newrepublic.com/article/2013... via @newrepublic.com
For God’s Sake, Democrats: Don’t Cave
They’re widely, and rightly, perceived as weak. The shutdown fight is their chance to shock us for a change.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New Column: Democrats actually have a strong hand to play here, if they're willing to do it. If if if... newrepublic.com/article/2013... via @newrepublic.com
New Column: You had to be a fool not to know Trump was lying about Project 2025 last year. But now that he's embraced it, the Dems must tee off on him. newrepublic.com/post/201330/... via @newrepublic.com
Trump Just Gave Democrats the Ideal Albatross to Hang Around His Neck
Now that the president has admitted he’s a Project 2025 fan, he’s given the Democrats a huge target. Do they have the guts to hit it?
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New Column: You had to be a fool not to know Trump was lying about Project 2025 last year. But now that he's embraced it, the Dems must tee off on him. newrepublic.com/post/201330/... via @newrepublic.com
From @perrybaconjr.bsky.social in the @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2010... via @newrepublic.com
With Portland, Trump’s Police State Is Getting Bigger and More Radical
If the National Guard and ICE can run wild, as Trump wants them to, then America is not a free country.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM