Mitchel Wallerstein
@mwallers.bsky.social
Former president of Baruch College/CUNY; former Dean of the Maxwell School, Syracuse University; former VP of the MacArthur Foundation; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Strong believer in the rule of law and U.S. engagement in the world.
The report on the drunk and incompetent Sec. Hegseth’s endangerment of US soldiers is damning. He refused to meet with the Inspector General or even share his cell phone, claiming that the investigation was “partisan.” Total bullshit and ample grounds to force his resignation.
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The report on the drunk and incompetent Sec. Hegseth’s endangerment of US soldiers is damning. He refused to meet with the Inspector General or even share his cell phone, claiming that the investigation was “partisan.” Total bullshit and ample grounds to force his resignation.
Yes, but he rarely can keep his story straight, and he lies constantly. Just look how he has constantly changed his position on Ukraine. Everything is driven by his malignant narcissism and thirst for power.
Trump's definition of peace: Do as I say, as soon as I say it, without question or argument, and I won't put a target on you.
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Yes, but he rarely can keep his story straight, and he lies constantly. Just look how he has constantly changed his position on Ukraine. Everything is driven by his malignant narcissism and thirst for power.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Irony hardly captures it. The U.S. Institute of Peace,which the WH criminal tried to destroy by having its president and staff literally thrown on the street, has now been renamed FOR HIM! Someday soon that name will be removed from many buildings.
Irony hardly captures it. The U.S. Institute of Peace,which the WH criminal tried to destroy by having its president and staff literally thrown on the street, has now been renamed FOR HIM! Someday soon that name will be removed from many buildings.
Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Irony hardly captures it. The U.S. Institute of Peace,which the WH criminal tried to destroy by having its president and staff literally thrown on the street, has now been renamed FOR HIM! Someday soon that name will be removed from many buildings.
Irony hardly captures it. The U.S. Institute of Peace,which the WH criminal tried to destroy by having its president and staff literally thrown on the street, has now been renamed FOR HIM! Someday soon that name will be removed from many buildings.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/c...
Stupid.There is no future in fossil fuels, other than for the oil, gas, & coal industries. Remember, he demanded they contribute $1 billion to his campaign,and they eventually gave hundreds of millions. Like everything else he touches, this is a corrupt quid pro quo.
Stupid.There is no future in fossil fuels, other than for the oil, gas, & coal industries. Remember, he demanded they contribute $1 billion to his campaign,and they eventually gave hundreds of millions. Like everything else he touches, this is a corrupt quid pro quo.
Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/c...
Stupid.There is no future in fossil fuels, other than for the oil, gas, & coal industries. Remember, he demanded they contribute $1 billion to his campaign,and they eventually gave hundreds of millions. Like everything else he touches, this is a corrupt quid pro quo.
Stupid.There is no future in fossil fuels, other than for the oil, gas, & coal industries. Remember, he demanded they contribute $1 billion to his campaign,and they eventually gave hundreds of millions. Like everything else he touches, this is a corrupt quid pro quo.
George Will goes on to state: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.”
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
George Will goes on to state: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.”
“This moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans.”This from George Will, the conservative WaPo op-ed writer. When you’ve lost Will, you are in deep political trouble.
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“This moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans.”This from George Will, the conservative WaPo op-ed writer. When you’ve lost Will, you are in deep political trouble.
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
Mary Geddry is a great writer, and she tells it like it is. We should all pay attention and NEVER accept or capitulate to this criminal kakistocracy.
Mary Geddry is a great writer, and she tells it like it is. We should all pay attention and NEVER accept or capitulate to this criminal kakistocracy.
No Quarter: The Collapse of Competence in Trump’s America
Inside the war crimes, the amateur diplomacy, the economic tremors, and the civic responsibility to refuse silence.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
Mary Geddry is a great writer, and she tells it like it is. We should all pay attention and NEVER accept or capitulate to this criminal kakistocracy.
Mary Geddry is a great writer, and she tells it like it is. We should all pay attention and NEVER accept or capitulate to this criminal kakistocracy.
open.substack.com/pub/clairebe...
As I’ve previously said, Witkoff is working hard to sell the Ukrainians down the river. Here is a plausible explanation, backed by evidence, as to why. If his plan goes forward, it will make the Teapot Dome Scandal look like penny ante child’s play.
As I’ve previously said, Witkoff is working hard to sell the Ukrainians down the river. Here is a plausible explanation, backed by evidence, as to why. If his plan goes forward, it will make the Teapot Dome Scandal look like penny ante child’s play.
GLOBAL EYES
NOVEMBER 25-NOVEMBER 29, DIMWIT DEAL EDITION.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
open.substack.com/pub/clairebe...
As I’ve previously said, Witkoff is working hard to sell the Ukrainians down the river. Here is a plausible explanation, backed by evidence, as to why. If his plan goes forward, it will make the Teapot Dome Scandal look like penny ante child’s play.
As I’ve previously said, Witkoff is working hard to sell the Ukrainians down the river. Here is a plausible explanation, backed by evidence, as to why. If his plan goes forward, it will make the Teapot Dome Scandal look like penny ante child’s play.
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
This agreement is simply shameful. Outright financial extortion and ideological heavy-handedness. But peoples’ jobs & important research projects were in the balance.
This agreement is simply shameful. Outright financial extortion and ideological heavy-handedness. But peoples’ jobs & important research projects were in the balance.
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
This agreement is simply shameful. Outright financial extortion and ideological heavy-handedness. But peoples’ jobs & important research projects were in the balance.
This agreement is simply shameful. Outright financial extortion and ideological heavy-handedness. But peoples’ jobs & important research projects were in the balance.
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
His social media post last night demonstrated serious mental deterioration, which is rapidly getting worse. If only the Cabinet would have the backbone to invoke the 25th amendment, but sadly they do not.
His social media post last night demonstrated serious mental deterioration, which is rapidly getting worse. If only the Cabinet would have the backbone to invoke the 25th amendment, but sadly they do not.
The Painful Decline of Donald Trump
The letter congressional cowards will never send.
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
His social media post last night demonstrated serious mental deterioration, which is rapidly getting worse. If only the Cabinet would have the backbone to invoke the 25th amendment, but sadly they do not.
His social media post last night demonstrated serious mental deterioration, which is rapidly getting worse. If only the Cabinet would have the backbone to invoke the 25th amendment, but sadly they do not.
The criminal in the WH posted a truly demented statement on social media overnight regarding immigrants and poor countries. His ignorance and bigotry were on full display. He is a sick, sick man, who should be removed from office.
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The criminal in the WH posted a truly demented statement on social media overnight regarding immigrants and poor countries. His ignorance and bigotry were on full display. He is a sick, sick man, who should be removed from office.
As Applebaum writes about Witkoff selling Ukraine down the river: “He is prolonging the conflict..His call to Ushakov was not a normal negotiating tactic. Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side & win the war.”
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
As Applebaum writes about Witkoff selling Ukraine down the river: “He is prolonging the conflict..His call to Ushakov was not a normal negotiating tactic. Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side & win the war.”
Naturally, the WH criminal and his inept Pentagon lackey, Hegseth, are using the shooting in Washington, which was apparently the work of a lone individual, as an excuse to deploy 500 additional troops in DC. Pointless and total political theater.
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Naturally, the WH criminal and his inept Pentagon lackey, Hegseth, are using the shooting in Washington, which was apparently the work of a lone individual, as an excuse to deploy 500 additional troops in DC. Pointless and total political theater.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Everyone should read this Friedman column. It spells out why the WH criminal’s “peace” plan for Ukraine is a complete sellout & a total disgrace. Trump and his enablers will go down in history as the modern day Neville Chamberlin. Ukraine MUST reject the proposal!!
Everyone should read this Friedman column. It spells out why the WH criminal’s “peace” plan for Ukraine is a complete sellout & a total disgrace. Trump and his enablers will go down in history as the modern day Neville Chamberlin. Ukraine MUST reject the proposal!!
Opinion | Trump’s Neville Chamberlain Prize
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Everyone should read this Friedman column. It spells out why the WH criminal’s “peace” plan for Ukraine is a complete sellout & a total disgrace. Trump and his enablers will go down in history as the modern day Neville Chamberlin. Ukraine MUST reject the proposal!!
Everyone should read this Friedman column. It spells out why the WH criminal’s “peace” plan for Ukraine is a complete sellout & a total disgrace. Trump and his enablers will go down in history as the modern day Neville Chamberlin. Ukraine MUST reject the proposal!!
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
This article by Anne Applebaum offers a compelling analysis of why the new peace plan is a disaster for Ukraine and the West and must be rejected. It is the perfect prelude to a future war that could involve NATO.
This article by Anne Applebaum offers a compelling analysis of why the new peace plan is a disaster for Ukraine and the West and must be rejected. It is the perfect prelude to a future war that could involve NATO.
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
This article by Anne Applebaum offers a compelling analysis of why the new peace plan is a disaster for Ukraine and the West and must be rejected. It is the perfect prelude to a future war that could involve NATO.
This article by Anne Applebaum offers a compelling analysis of why the new peace plan is a disaster for Ukraine and the West and must be rejected. It is the perfect prelude to a future war that could involve NATO.
Trump’s hard-sell Ukraine deal is realpolitik on steroids
Ignatius identifies many reasons why Ukraine should not accept the Trump peace plan. There is another reason: the likelihood that there are secret US-Russian business deals, undoubtedly benefiting Trump. It’s a BAD deal; it MUST be rejected.
Ignatius identifies many reasons why Ukraine should not accept the Trump peace plan. There is another reason: the likelihood that there are secret US-Russian business deals, undoubtedly benefiting Trump. It’s a BAD deal; it MUST be rejected.
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trump’s hard-sell Ukraine deal is realpolitik on steroids
Ignatius identifies many reasons why Ukraine should not accept the Trump peace plan. There is another reason: the likelihood that there are secret US-Russian business deals, undoubtedly benefiting Trump. It’s a BAD deal; it MUST be rejected.
Ignatius identifies many reasons why Ukraine should not accept the Trump peace plan. There is another reason: the likelihood that there are secret US-Russian business deals, undoubtedly benefiting Trump. It’s a BAD deal; it MUST be rejected.
MTG has announced that she is resigning from Congress. Didn’t see that coming. Cracks are definitely showing in MAGA world, which is long overdue and definitely a good thing.
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
MTG has announced that she is resigning from Congress. Didn’t see that coming. Cracks are definitely showing in MAGA world, which is long overdue and definitely a good thing.
The U.S. plan for ending Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine is ill-conceived and a near-total capitulation to the war criminal, Vladimir Putin. Ukraine cannot and must not agree to it. Not only is it highly disadvantageous to them, but it is unlikely that Putin will honor it.
November 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The U.S. plan for ending Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine is ill-conceived and a near-total capitulation to the war criminal, Vladimir Putin. Ukraine cannot and must not agree to it. Not only is it highly disadvantageous to them, but it is unlikely that Putin will honor it.
William Kristol, a former conservative Republican, wrote today: “We have a president in panic surrounded by weaklings who will submit to his diktats and sycophants happy to egg him on. And so we enter a period more dangerous than the last months of Nixon.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
William Kristol, a former conservative Republican, wrote today: “We have a president in panic surrounded by weaklings who will submit to his diktats and sycophants happy to egg him on. And so we enter a period more dangerous than the last months of Nixon.”
White House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’
Karoline Leavitt, who is always prepared to lie and prevaricate on behalf of her fascist boss, tries to defend the indefensible. His comment was not “frank”; it was disgusting, sexist, and misogynistic. Full stop.
Karoline Leavitt, who is always prepared to lie and prevaricate on behalf of her fascist boss, tries to defend the indefensible. His comment was not “frank”; it was disgusting, sexist, and misogynistic. Full stop.
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
White House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’
Karoline Leavitt, who is always prepared to lie and prevaricate on behalf of her fascist boss, tries to defend the indefensible. His comment was not “frank”; it was disgusting, sexist, and misogynistic. Full stop.
Karoline Leavitt, who is always prepared to lie and prevaricate on behalf of her fascist boss, tries to defend the indefensible. His comment was not “frank”; it was disgusting, sexist, and misogynistic. Full stop.
In response to the WH criminal’s threat to arrest & execute members of Congress who correctly stated that the military can & should refuse to carry out illegal orders: “Every American must unite & condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity.”
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In response to the WH criminal’s threat to arrest & execute members of Congress who correctly stated that the military can & should refuse to carry out illegal orders: “Every American must unite & condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity.”
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
It is a travesty that the nation’s health policy on important matters such as this are now driven by the extreme views of a crackpot former heroin addict who eats roadkill & has zero scientific background.
It is a travesty that the nation’s health policy on important matters such as this are now driven by the extreme views of a crackpot former heroin addict who eats roadkill & has zero scientific background.
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
It is a travesty that the nation’s health policy on important matters such as this are now driven by the extreme views of a crackpot former heroin addict who eats roadkill & has zero scientific background.
It is a travesty that the nation’s health policy on important matters such as this are now driven by the extreme views of a crackpot former heroin addict who eats roadkill & has zero scientific background.
www.facebook.com/100003786380...
This is an interesting and plausible analysis that is well worth reading. I still worry that they will find—or may already have found—ways to destroy or bury incriminating evidence.
This is an interesting and plausible analysis that is well worth reading. I still worry that they will find—or may already have found—ways to destroy or bury incriminating evidence.
Rachel Hurley
Well, he did it.
Trump signed the bill to release the Epstein files tonight. The question everyone’s asking is whether he can still find a way out of this. Here’s why the answer is probably no....
www.facebook.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
www.facebook.com/100003786380...
This is an interesting and plausible analysis that is well worth reading. I still worry that they will find—or may already have found—ways to destroy or bury incriminating evidence.
This is an interesting and plausible analysis that is well worth reading. I still worry that they will find—or may already have found—ways to destroy or bury incriminating evidence.
Now that the WH criminal has signed the file release bill, the real danger is that there will (or may already) be an active effort to delete or destroy all evidence, including photos, that incriminates him.This would be the equivalent of the infamous “18 1/2 minute gap” in Nixon’s Oval Office tape.
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Now that the WH criminal has signed the file release bill, the real danger is that there will (or may already) be an active effort to delete or destroy all evidence, including photos, that incriminates him.This would be the equivalent of the infamous “18 1/2 minute gap” in Nixon’s Oval Office tape.